INTS 81.01 The Challenges of Global Poverty
The course addresses the economic, social, cultural, environmental and political dimensions of the global commitment to eliminate extreme poverty by 2035, in line with the recent adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals and the pledges by world leaders. The course identifies the key characteristics of poverty, the global trends, and the changing emphases of sustainable development policy and practice since the 1960s. The course addresses the differing roles of development actors, including governments, civil society, international donors, and the private sector; the importance of engaging marginalized populations; specific efforts in key sectors such as food security, health, education and infrastructure; the role of advanced technologies; the interplay between poverty and conflict; and the impact of global climate change. Real-world case studies are incorporated fully into the instruction.