NGO Education Survey

ANTH6009 Culture and Development

This course examines mainstream and alternative concepts of development by focusing on development issues and case studies located in so-called Third World countries.

ANTH8058 Inequality and Development

The course is aimed at students with little previous exposure to or background in economics and builds upon Masters coursework that examines critical and alternative approaches to development.

Global Civil Society and the Role of NGOs 1

This course explores the contested concept of global civil society and its relevance to the study of contemporary world politics. It begins by mapping the various interpretations of what constitutes civil society and the actors within it. Against this conceptual background, special attention will be given to the role and effectiveness of international non-governmental organisations (NGOs). By taking a bottom-up approach to solving problems on a global scale, these organisations are often seen as a substitute for inter-state diplomacy as well as a corrective to the failures of global capitalism. The aim of this course will be to critically assess the potential for such organisations to act as a 'third force' in international politics. To this end, the course will address the participation of NGOs at international forums, the relationship between NGOs and donor institutions, and the wider representative role of NGOs within society. The final part of the course will investigate the activities of NGOs in relation to key issues such as women's rights, humanitarian intervention, development and environmental degradation. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to: This course will provide students with the necessary conceptual and analytical tools to critically evaluate the evolution of civil society at the global level. Students will also learn to apply their new knowledge and skills to an empirical case study and in so doing develop their capacity to research new issues.

IDEC8007 Aid and Development Policy

The course will introduce students to available analysis and the debates around overseas development assistance and other policy tools which rich countries can use, either intentionally or inadvertently, to promote or hinder development in poor countries.