1. Introductory: Knowing each other Srijit Mishra Contemporary Issues in HDP Jan-May 2012, IGIDR, Lecture 0 2 January 2012, 1430-1600 hrs

2. 02 Jan 12HDP2 Introduction The course will appreciate questioning mind, critical thinking and creative endeavours. Lecturing: An interactive mode rather than one-sided monologue would be preferred and attendance will be an important component. Broadly speaking, there will be three components: –Philosophical aspect: There will be discussion of Rawls and Sen extensively and may touch on other thinkers like Nussbaum. –Measurement aspect: Critically examine HDI, P-alpha class of multi-dimensional poverty measures, Group adjusted disparity measures, Secluded (isolated) and proximate illiteracy, and group-differential measures among others. –Application aspect: Agrarian crisis, farmers suicides and rural distress, public health issues, some other contemporary topics of concern, and field survey. Evaluation would be based on classroom interactions (attendance is important), assignments, book review, field survey and a term paper. The last three need to be presented and then revised before final submission.

3. 02 Jan 12HDP3 Fieldwork Please start thinking on it right now. Identify a problem of social relevance and work out details of how to go about it. Class together, sub-groups or independently. Fieldwork should largely be Mumbai centric. Previous year’s field work.

4. 02 Jan 12HDP4 Background to Human Development Growing evidence that did not support the then prevailing belief in the “trickle down” power of market forces to spread economic benefits and end poverty; The human costs of Structural Adjustment Programmes became more apparent; Social ills (crime, weakening of social fabric, HIV/AIDS, pollution) were still spreading even in cases of strong and consistent economic growth; A wave of democratization in the early 90’s raised hopes for people-centred models. Also see, http://hdr.undp.org/en/humandev/, and http://www.undp.org.bz/human-development/what- is-human-development/http://hdr.undp.org/en/humandev/http://www.undp.org.bz/human-development/what- is-human-development/

5. 02 Jan 12HDP5 Some Important Issues in HD Social progress - greater access to knowledge, better nutrition and health services. Economics – the importance of economic growth as a means to reduce inequality and improve levels of human development. Efficiency - in terms of resource use and availability. human development is pro-growth and productivity as long as such growth directly benefits the poor, women and other marginalized groups. Equity - in terms of economic growth and other human development parameters. Participation and freedom - particularly empowerment, democratic governance, gender equality, civil and political rights, and cultural liberty, particularly for marginalized groups Sustainability - for future generations in ecological, economic and social terms. Human security - security in daily life against such chronic threats as hunger and abrupt disruptions including joblessness, famine, conflict, … Also see, http://hdr.undp.org/en/humandev/, and http://www.undp.org.bz/human-development/what-is-human- development/http://hdr.undp.org/en/humandev/http://www.undp.org.bz/human-development/what-is-human- development/

6. 02 Jan 12HDP6 Human Development is different Economic growth (means to ends) Capital formation and HRD (human beings as means) Human welfare approach (human beings as beneficiaries not participants) Basic needs approach (concentrates on goods and services that deprived people need and not on their implication on human choices) Also see: http://misplacedemphasis.blogspot.com/2010/11/people-first-reiterates-20th.htmlhttp://misplacedemphasis.blogspot.com/2010/11/people-first-reiterates-20th.html

7. 02 Jan 12HDP7 Who should get the flute? Three children are quarrelling for a flute: Child C: has worked hard to make the flute all on his own (the others confirm this). Child A: the only one who knows how to play the flute (others do not deny this) Child B: the only one who does not have any toys (the others concede that they are much richer and well supplied with engaging amenities) Source: Sen, Amartya (2006) "What do we want from a theory of justice" in Journal of Philosophy, Vol CIII, No. 5. May 2006, pp.215-238

8. 02 Jan 12HDP8 Your Views –Why have you opted for this course? –What are your expectations?

9. 02 Jan 12HDP9 References  Concepts and Background Approach to Human Development http://hdr.undp.org/en/humandev/http://hdr.undp.org/en/humandev/  What is Human Development? http://www.undp.org.bz/human-development/what-is- human-development/ http://www.undp.org.bz/human-development/what-is- human-development/  People first stressed on 29 th anniversary edition of HDR http://misplacedemphasis.blogspot.com/2010/11/people- first-reiterates-20th.html http://misplacedemphasis.blogspot.com/2010/11/people- first-reiterates-20th.html  Sen, Amartya (2006) What do we want from a theory of justice’ in Journal of Philosophy, Vol CIII, No. 5. May 2006, pp.215-238

10. 02 Jan 12HDP10 For the next lecture please read Sen, Amartya (2000) "A Decade of Human Development," Journal of Human Development and Capability, 1 (1), 17-23, http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all~cont ent=a713678033~frm=titlelink 2. UNDP (2010), 'Overview', Human Development Report 2010: The Real Wealth of Nations; Pathways to Human Development, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, http://hdr.undp.org/en/media/HDR_2010_EN_Overview_ reprint.pdf http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all~cont ent=a713678033~frm=titlelink http://hdr.undp.org/en/media/HDR_2010_EN_Overview_ reprint.pdf