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Human development Paradigm
Definition
The basic purpose of development is to enlarge people's choices. In principle, these choices can be infinite and can change over time. People often value achievements that do not show up at all, or not immediately, in income or growth figures: greater access to knowledge, better nutrition and health services, more secure livelihoods, security against crime and physical violence, satisfying leisure hours, political and cultural freedoms and sense of participation in community activities. The objective of development is to create an enabling environment for people to enjoy long, healthy and creative lives."
Mahbub ul Haq
Human development is about much more than the rise or fall of national incomes. It is about creating an environment in which people can develop their full potential and lead productive, creative lives in accord with their needs and interests. People are the real wealth of nations. Development is thus about expanding the choices people have to lead lives that they value. And it is thus about much more than economic growth, which is only a means —if a very important one —of enlarging people ’s choices
Fundamental to enlarging these choices is building human capabilities —the range of things that people can do or be in life. The most basic capabilities for human development are to lead long and healthy lives, to be knowledgeable, to have access to the resources needed for a decent standard of living and to be able to participate in the life of the community. Without these, many choices are simply not available, and many opportunities in life remain inaccessible.
Philosophers, economists and political leaders have long emphasized human wellbeing as the purpose, the end, of development. As Aristotle said in ancient Greece, “Wealth is evidently not the good we are seeking, for it is merely useful for the sake of something else.”
In seeking that something else, human development shares a common vision with human rights. The goal is human freedom. And in pursuing capabilities and realizing rights, this freedom is vital. People must be free to exercise their choices and to participate in decision-making that affects their lives. Human development and human rights are mutually reinforcing, helping to secure the well-being and dignity of all people, building self-respect and the respect of others.
In reading the above it is imperative to reflect that what is than the end goal of HDF movement
Is it-increased literacy? For it clearly begs the question literacy to what use
Is it Health: long healthy lives to grow opium and sell it to others?
Poverty reduction---- become rich and than drive your pajero over other people
It is clear that the primary components of project Pakistan are essential and possibly foundation/ pillars towards a society, which can be called developed, but not the end. These itself would not yield an impact until they lead to a free, democratic, society where there is rule of law and respect for others
Human rights and freedom and ultimately Human dignity or at a fundamental level Humanity are the end results or end goals
These goals can only be realized if we now endeavor to do more, Include the less obvious but equally critical Pillars to a viable movement for social change
If the above is to be reached than I propose a strategy for future should include some type of a model that incorporates public advocacy and a think tank or a learning center that develops the future direction and views people at the center of it
Project Pakistan -- continue within the areas we are in but increase the focus on the DO and VDO and organize to help them network with each other where they can coalesce to become a voice for themselves
Public Policy Advocacy
Public advocacy as it should be does not exist for Pakistan, or I should say Pakistani People. The platform is full of people advocating for different reasons, but not truly for the people, People being the end goal, than it is natural for a human development movement to advocate for policies both at home and in USA .The goal in Pakistan being dual
a) Influence and advocate for policies that incorporate people and their development as a fundamental goal
b) Create a populace that demands that from the state --- example united states citizens expect and demand its government to evacuate them from Lebanon even when they are there of their own will but Lebanese can’t even demand security and peace with in their own homeland.
It is here that the HDFNA also can play a fundamental role, US enjoys a monopoly on influence worldwide. By Extension the Pakistani Americans can enjoy that same. At present the limited advocacy that is being provided by the types PAK PAC and other sorts have yet to figure the difference between advocacy for people and advocacy for the Govt. of Pakistan.
These advocacy Groups also lack a real support of people behind it. For advocacy of people by only a select few with no real grass roots involvement is more of a sham or at best has no teeth.
HDFNA should strive to fill that gap directly or by alliance with these groups providing the grass roots support but also determining the direction of advocacy. Namely advocate for the people and not the Govt. or the powerful few.
Human Development Institute
The multitude of questions, policy direction and needs and future adaptations which would be inevitable in this changing world, require development of an learning center that primarily focuses on formulating thought and principals that clearly view people and there goals as the end and focus on only one agenda and no other Development is about expanding the choices people have to lead lives that they value
Definition
The basic purpose of development is to enlarge people's choices. In principle, these choices can be infinite and can change over time. People often value achievements that do not show up at all, or not immediately, in income or growth figures: greater access to knowledge, better nutrition and health services, more secure livelihoods, security against crime and physical violence, satisfying leisure hours, political and cultural freedoms and sense of participation in community activities. The objective of development is to create an enabling environment for people to enjoy long, healthy and creative lives."
Mahbub ul Haq
Human development is about much more than the rise or fall of national incomes. It is about creating an environment in which people can develop their full potential and lead productive, creative lives in accord with their needs and interests. People are the real wealth of nations. Development is thus about expanding the choices people have to lead lives that they value. And it is thus about much more than economic growth, which is only a means —if a very important one —of enlarging people ’s choices
Fundamental to enlarging these choices is building human capabilities —the range of things that people can do or be in life. The most basic capabilities for human development are to lead long and healthy lives, to be knowledgeable, to have access to the resources needed for a decent standard of living and to be able to participate in the life of the community. Without these, many choices are simply not available, and many opportunities in life remain inaccessible.
Philosophers, economists and political leaders have long emphasized human wellbeing as the purpose, the end, of development. As Aristotle said in ancient Greece, “Wealth is evidently not the good we are seeking, for it is merely useful for the sake of something else.”
In seeking that something else, human development shares a common vision with human rights. The goal is human freedom. And in pursuing capabilities and realizing rights, this freedom is vital. People must be free to exercise their choices and to participate in decision-making that affects their lives. Human development and human rights are mutually reinforcing, helping to secure the well-being and dignity of all people, building self-respect and the respect of others.
In reading the above it is imperative to reflect that what is than the end goal of HDF movement
Is it-increased literacy? For it clearly begs the question literacy to what use
Is it Health: long healthy lives to grow opium and sell it to others?
Poverty reduction---- become rich and than drive your pajero over other people
It is clear that the primary components of project Pakistan are essential and possibly foundation/ pillars towards a society, which can be called developed, but not the end. These itself would not yield an impact until they lead to a free, democratic, society where there is rule of law and respect for others
Human rights and freedom and ultimately Human dignity or at a fundamental level Humanity are the end results or end goals
These goals can only be realized if we now endeavor to do more, Include the less obvious but equally critical Pillars to a viable movement for social change
If the above is to be reached than I propose a strategy for future should include some type of a model that incorporates public advocacy and a think tank or a learning center that develops the future direction and views people at the center of it
Project Pakistan -- continue within the areas we are in but increase the focus on the DO and VDO and organize to help them network with each other where they can coalesce to become a voice for themselves
Public Policy Advocacy
Public advocacy as it should be does not exist for Pakistan, or I should say Pakistani People. The platform is full of people advocating for different reasons, but not truly for the people, People being the end goal, than it is natural for a human development movement to advocate for policies both at home and in USA .The goal in Pakistan being dual
a) Influence and advocate for policies that incorporate people and their development as a fundamental goal
b) Create a populace that demands that from the state --- example united states citizens expect and demand its government to evacuate them from Lebanon even when they are there of their own will but Lebanese can’t even demand security and peace with in their own homeland.
It is here that the HDFNA also can play a fundamental role, US enjoys a monopoly on influence worldwide. By Extension the Pakistani Americans can enjoy that same. At present the limited advocacy that is being provided by the types PAK PAC and other sorts have yet to figure the difference between advocacy for people and advocacy for the Govt. of Pakistan.
These advocacy Groups also lack a real support of people behind it. For advocacy of people by only a select few with no real grass roots involvement is more of a sham or at best has no teeth.
HDFNA should strive to fill that gap directly or by alliance with these groups providing the grass roots support but also determining the direction of advocacy. Namely advocate for the people and not the Govt. or the powerful few.
Human Development Institute
The multitude of questions, policy direction and needs and future adaptations which would be inevitable in this changing world, require development of an learning center that primarily focuses on formulating thought and principals that clearly view people and there goals as the end and focus on only one agenda and no other Development is about expanding the choices people have to lead lives that they value
11 comments:
Great work Israr. May Allah Bless you!!
Sami
looks good now lets do it,what you have wanted, for long time, keep up the good work. adnan
Excellent and thoughtful effort for the starter. Let us set goals which are achieveable. Probably, desk and chair for the school in Buguna.
Chao.
Saquib
very nice and touching.
Hyder
Nice work. We need to do it as Pakistanis. More, and more often. We all should become part of it and help as much as we can.
Israr
Your drive, energy and passion to help rebuild Pakistan after the catastrphic earthquake is indeed commendable. It is sad that we..Pakistani Americans....Pakistani British...Pakistani Canadians... forget how our or our parent's homeland still yearns for us to reurn or give back (no matter how small)....Let's give back in significant ways!!
I am committed when do we start! Let's begin by providing the much needed desks, chairs and PC's to our children.
May Allah give you strength to carry out good deeds.....Yasmin S.
Israr
Your drive, energy and passion to help rebuild Pakistan after the catastrophic earthquake is indeed commendable. It is sad that we..Pakistani Americans....Pakistani British...Pakistani Canadians... forget how our or our parent's homeland still yearns for us to reurn or give back (no matter how small)....Let's give back in significant ways!!
I am committed when do we start! Let's begin by providing the much needed desks, chairs and PC's to our children.
May Allah give you strength to carry out good deeds.....Yasmin S.
Providing resources and material help is definitely needed but we must ask ourselves a question - what can we offer as Pakistanis living outside the country that is other than material help and that we never realized living in Pakistan. Material help will only make our country more dependent on handouts. It has become a national addiction.
I have, over the years, begun to appreciate the true social concept of Islam and how we as Paistanis are so far removed from it. That lack of implementation of this aspect of the religion has far reaching consequences in our society that unfortunately neither the religous leaders wish to address nor the politicians. It is obviously much more cool and popular to take on the 'non-believer bashing' approach than to look within and look into our religion for answers.
What does this have to do with a charity cause and ideas for philanthropy, you ask? Well, you were prompting me for feedback so I am giving it. I think the biggest service we can do as expats for our country is in trying to bring about a social Islamic change. I am not talking about Hijaab and sharia'a law but an actual social change where people are made aware of the true concept of an Islamic society beyond the personal worship. By enabling people to take on responsibility and accountability will cause their lives to improve and make the country a respectable force.
Challenge is in taking on the religious autocracy that is so deeply entrenched and has almost taken on the role that Church played in dark ages.
Irony is that the so called educated class either falls in line with that approach or ends up completely alienated from religion thus the status quo.
Change must come from within but we should try and help it along. If you think it's worth while, I would be happy to brainstorm otherwise I will rant on your blog now and then.
Keep up the good work :)
okay i have read it and i saw the school too.
i promise to collect money at every iftar this Ramadan. i will also call every friend of mine to do so.
love u lots baba
happy
Zainab
4th grade
Thanks every one for your comments, I do beleive that collectivley we can ll make a difference . I agree with Saquib that mat be we just need to dig out heels and start towards converting one school into a formal school
Israr
Rizwan, thanks for your comments, I agree with your position, If you look at the fundamentals of Islam, it is about humanity and people foremost, I think no wonder the person who has articulated the framework of human developmnet was a muslim too.
I may also want to add that as muslim it is also true that most other religions have the same basis .
Unfortunalty in todays climate when you use a religion or a name even though you are talking about a positive social change it is given the garb of todays stereotypes.
For the question as to reach beyond the facade or face of superfciail religion in our society and embrace the true vlaues, I htink the only answer we have come ot is that we can help towards that by educating and empowering the populace and they will get there .
What can we provide other than material help ,i think if oyu watch the final clip of the Visionaries movie part final . it will give you the answer, please keep posting and will inshallah also meet to take it furthur, Iam committed this time to take this dream pakistan beyond just the talk
Israr
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