Fighting Poverty and Violence : How Basic Human Needs Could Be Met / Joris Voorhoeve.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Voorhoeve, J. J. C., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Basic needs.

Poverty--Prevention--International cooperation.

Poverty.

Violence--Prevention--International cooperation.

Violence.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (174 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

The Hague, The Netherlands : Eleven International Publishing, [2021]

Summary:

Joris Voorhoeve's book, 'Fighting Poverty and Violence: How Basic Human Needs Could Be Met,' presents a comprehensive analysis of the resources required to eliminate severe human deprivation. The author argues that only two percent of global income is necessary to ensure basic needs such as safe drinking water, sanitation, food, education, and health care for all. Voorhoeve critiques the gap between the promises made under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and actual practices, advocating for effective civic and political action to achieve these goals. With insights from international studies, the book emphasizes the importance of pro-poor policies, good governance, and social justice. Designed for policymakers, academics, and concerned citizens, it underscores the economic and social benefits of addressing poverty and violence globally. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Table of contents

Introduction

1. Millions of wasted lives

2. Mankind in miniature

3. Non-violent change

4. Water and food

5. Health and education

6. Plenty of money

7. Apathy and leadership

8. Conclusions

9. Epilogue on pro-poor policies

10. A summary of studies on the costs of implementing the basic needs among the SDGs

Endnotes

About the author

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ISBN:

9789089745255

9089745254

OCLC:

1378937866