Traditional approaches

Traditional approaches

1. MDGS

   • statistics can be manipulated
   • quantification involves simplification
     • social phenomena into measurable outcomes is a simplification
     • very strength of the MDGs can cause distortion
     • eg. increased primary education, quality and gender equity overlooked
       • undermines desired impact of the education goal
     • non-measureable priorities were sidelined
       • participation/equality/democratic voice and accountability are difficult to quantify
         • relate to RBA
     • numerical targets cannot articulate complex problems
   • Target setting is valuable but limited
     • ignored social priorities
       • neglected need for social change
         • and strengthening of national institutions
     • too complex to reduce to a set of targets
   • inclusive globalisation
   • time-bound communicates urgency
   • Poverty reduction as a global priority
   • some goals gained attention and funding/research
   • enormous communicative power
     • BUT! limited understanding
   • development as outcomes as opposed to process of transformation

2. SAPs

   • Total transfer of 'west' thinking into another context
     • follows a linear economic driven version of development