Write 300-500 words summarizing and analyzing the particular reading. Give an overview and note a few interesting facts or perspectives. The report will provide a framework for others to discuss the topic.
The reading is the UN Sustainable Development Goals on Responsible Consumption and Production (you can find it by typing in un sdg online)
Why are some nations poor and others rich? why do some nations become rich and others remain poor? why do many
countries fail to develop?
Comparative Public Admin
Assignment Three is a 4-page memo on the Chayes book. Chayes states that corruption in Iraq (and in most countries) occurs on two levels: micro and macro. And the effort to reduce corruption should focus on both levels.
When they attempted to reduce micro corruption in Iraq (small payments), macro corruption (high, wide and deep corruption of top leaders) persisted. Explain how the two levels of corruption are related. What unifying strategies might reduce corruption more effectively. Explain what government activities (performance) was affected by corruption.
Comparative Public Admin
Check the Internet for ways to measure poverty and for poverty statistics for several countries. Check also for the Human Development Index and the Gender Development Index. What do you learn? Post a brief statement about this topic. More references are welcomed
