Globalization,
Internal Conflict
& the Resource
Curse
Chapter 12
Key Ideas
? Globalization promises advances in health,
technology, and peace but it also presents
challenges for public health
? The most contentious working definition of
globalization is that of trade liberalization, often
imposed by the WTO
? Poor governance exacerbates the potential for
resources curses and civil conflict
Globalization & Health
? Globalization can facilitate migration, expanded
social networks and the diffusion of ideas and
cultures
? Potential to bring new health technologies and
advances to people who need them
? Unintended side effects exist
?
?
More rapid disease transmission
Financial opportunities for corporations that provide
medicines or sell harmful products
Antiglobalization
? Some protest a narrowly defined
version of
globalization: trade liberalization
?
?
?
South Korean farmers protesting US beef imports
Tuvalu residents requesting help against climate
change
Anarchist groups
? Advocate for stronger international regulations on
free trade
Free Trade: Pros and Cons
? Consumers can purchase highest quality goods for
a given price
?
?
Some goods can improve health
Cross-border trade may reduce civil conflict
? Many nations have fragile markets
?
?
Subsidized goods from other nations can exacerbate
unemployment and poverty
Safety standards vary by country
Global Governance & Health
? Global governance is still relatively weak in a
number of health-related areas
?
?
?
Environmental health and pollution control within
and across borders
Medication tracking to prevent antibiotic resistance
or counterfeit drugs
Pandemic spread of disease through travel
Civil Conflict & Public Health
? Major problem in global governance
?
Can involve global commodity markets, corrupt
politicians, unscrupulous business partners
? More than just injuries and death:
?
?
?
?
?
Displacement
Infectious disease outbreaks
Sexual assault/violence
Malnutrition
Mental health problems
Resource Curse
? Umbrella term for the ailments plaguing countries
that have great natural wealth but do worse in
terms of economic, social, and human
development
?
Diamonds, oil
? Contributors: government corruption locally and
collusion globally, insufficient taxation, excessive
spending, global markets, overreliance on
commodity prices
China in Africa
? China has been important for economic
development in Africa
?
?
?
?
Loans with market-rate interest
Use of local labor
>44% of aid in 2011 went to Africa
Establishment of economic cooperation zones
? Criticized for providing arms and ignoring
environmental consequences of activities
Niger Delta
? Oil is a major export in southern Nigeria
?
25% of GDP in 1980s, >60% by 2000s
? Lands
taken from Ogoni people in 1950s led to
conflict in the 1990s when the people demanded
to be involved and the government struck back
violently
? Pervasive unemployment, ethnic tensions,
displacement have fueled conflicts up to the
present
Natural Resources & Civil War
? Conflict prevention
often depends on good
governance locally and globally
? Civil war is ignited or prolonged in conditions that
highlight economic grievances
?
Governments must regulate removal of resources
and distribution of proceeds
? Evidence-based
policies to prevent civil conflict
are sparse, but economic interventions hold
promise
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Question Description
Im studying and need help with a Health & Medical question to help me learn.
Describe and explain the pathways between civil conflict and poor population health?
Internal Conflict
& the Resource
Curse
Chapter 12
Key Ideas
? Globalization promises advances in health,
technology, and peace but it also presents
challenges for public health
? The most contentious working definition of
globalization is that of trade liberalization, often
imposed by the WTO
? Poor governance exacerbates the potential for
resources curses and civil conflict
Globalization & Health
? Globalization can facilitate migration, expanded
social networks and the diffusion of ideas and
cultures
? Potential to bring new health technologies and
advances to people who need them
? Unintended side effects exist
?
?
More rapid disease transmission
Financial opportunities for corporations that provide
medicines or sell harmful products
Antiglobalization
? Some protest a narrowly defined
version of
globalization: trade liberalization
?
?
?
South Korean farmers protesting US beef imports
Tuvalu residents requesting help against climate
change
Anarchist groups
? Advocate for stronger international regulations on
free trade
Free Trade: Pros and Cons
? Consumers can purchase highest quality goods for
a given price
?
?
Some goods can improve health
Cross-border trade may reduce civil conflict
? Many nations have fragile markets
?
?
Subsidized goods from other nations can exacerbate
unemployment and poverty
Safety standards vary by country
Global Governance & Health
? Global governance is still relatively weak in a
number of health-related areas
?
?
?
Environmental health and pollution control within
and across borders
Medication tracking to prevent antibiotic resistance
or counterfeit drugs
Pandemic spread of disease through travel
Civil Conflict & Public Health
? Major problem in global governance
?
Can involve global commodity markets, corrupt
politicians, unscrupulous business partners
? More than just injuries and death:
?
?
?
?
?
Displacement
Infectious disease outbreaks
Sexual assault/violence
Malnutrition
Mental health problems
Resource Curse
? Umbrella term for the ailments plaguing countries
that have great natural wealth but do worse in
terms of economic, social, and human
development
?
Diamonds, oil
? Contributors: government corruption locally and
collusion globally, insufficient taxation, excessive
spending, global markets, overreliance on
commodity prices
China in Africa
? China has been important for economic
development in Africa
?
?
?
?
Loans with market-rate interest
Use of local labor
>44% of aid in 2011 went to Africa
Establishment of economic cooperation zones
? Criticized for providing arms and ignoring
environmental consequences of activities
Niger Delta
? Oil is a major export in southern Nigeria
?
25% of GDP in 1980s, >60% by 2000s
? Lands
taken from Ogoni people in 1950s led to
conflict in the 1990s when the people demanded
to be involved and the government struck back
violently
? Pervasive unemployment, ethnic tensions,
displacement have fueled conflicts up to the
present
Natural Resources & Civil War
? Conflict prevention
often depends on good
governance locally and globally
? Civil war is ignited or prolonged in conditions that
highlight economic grievances
?
Governments must regulate removal of resources
and distribution of proceeds
? Evidence-based
policies to prevent civil conflict
are sparse, but economic interventions hold
promise
Purchase answer to see full
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