Human Security and Development in the Lao PDR

Asian Survey ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 333-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brendan Howe ◽  
Kearrin Sims
Keyword(s):  
Human Development ◽  
Lao Pdr ◽  
Human Security ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Uneven Distribution ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Competing Demands

Development in Laos has occurred slowly, with uneven distribution and significant negative effects. This article challenges the simplistic assumption of human development and human security as mutually reinforcing processes. It suggests a holistic approach addressing simultaneously competing demands from the perspective of the most vulnerable sectors of society.

Prospects for Cultural Heritage Promotion Within the Creative Economy Framework

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-230
Author(s):  
Indrasen Vencatachellum
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Creative Economy ◽  
Negative Effects

This article uses the recent concept of ‘creative economy’ to argue in favour of a dynamic and holistic approach to the promotion of the cultural heritage. This implies namely that the heritage is viewed in both its material and intangible forms and as a driver of sustainable development. After an overview of the diverse interpretations, at natioanl, regional and international levels, of the creative economy, the author illustrates how the cultural heritage can benefit from the growing importance given to unlilited, renewable resources for the development of individuals and communities, especially in the developing countries. The article contains, however, words of caution on the negative effects of the creative economy and submits that these can be overcomed by extending the sphere of the cultural heritage to all areas of developement.

scholarly journals Opportunities and challenges of using socially intelligent agents: increasing interaction and school participation for children suffering from a long-term illness

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Mårell-Olsson ◽  
Thomas Mejtoft ◽  
Sofia Tovedal ◽  
Ulrik Söderström
Keyword(s):  
Intelligent Agents ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Medical Needs ◽  
Societal Benefits ◽  
School Participation

PurposeChildren suffering from cancer or cardiovascular disease, who need extended periods of treatment in hospitals, are subjected to multiple hardships apart from the physical implications, for example, experienced isolation and disrupted social and academic development. This has negative effects long after the child's recovery from the illness. The purpose of this paper is to examine the non-medical needs of children suffering from a long-term illness, as well as research the field of artificial intelligence (AI) – more specifically, the use of socially intelligent agents (SIAs) – in order to study how technology can enhance children's interaction, participation and quality of life.Design/methodology/approachInterviews were performed with experts in three fields: housing manager for hospitalized children, a professor in computing science and researcher in AI, and an engineer and developer at a tech company.FindingsIt is important for children to be able to take control of the narrative by using an SIA to support the documentation of their period of illness, for example. This could serve as a way of processing emotions, documenting educational development or keeping a reference for later in life. The findings also show that the societal benefits of AI include automating mundane tasks and recognizing patterns.Originality/valueThe originality of this study concerns the holistic approach of increasing the knowledge and understanding of these children's specific needs and challenges, particularly regarding their participation and interaction with teachers and friends at school, using an SIA.

MODERN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IN CITY FURNITURE

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
Aysu SARI ÇETİN
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
The People ◽  
Unique Identity ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
The City

Cities have different architectural features in terms of cultural, historical, geographical and social life. It is seen that each city has a unique identity over time. The reason for this is that the people living in the city have lifestyle, social behaviors and cultural values. Many cities have architectural symbols that symbolize that city. Functional use should be prioritized in the design phase of urban furniture, aesthetics is of course an important detail, but in order for the community to be together in the city, urban furniture should be ergonomic and functionality within certain standards in terms of different physical features. The climatic conditions of that city should be taken into consideration in the selection of materials for urban furniture. Lighting elements, plant elements, recreational elements, signs and information signs, floor coverings, artistic objects, including waste bins should be considered together. Urban furniture should complement each other with a holistic approach. It is seen that the materials used in the design have positive and negative effects on people psychologically. Wooden designs using natural materials give the feeling of calmness and rest. It is seen that concrete and iron materials give a sense of strength. In the use of artificial materials, there is a feeling of anxiety. The phenomenon of color in designed urban furniture causes a sense of dynamism or calmness. Remarkable designs are often made for symbolic purposes. It is an important detail for urban furniture that it is sometimes criticized and attracted attention instead of being liked.

Love, the Brain, and Becoming Human

2019 ◽  
pp. 44-71
Author(s):  
Riane Eisler
Keyword(s):  
Human Brain ◽  
Human Development ◽  
Human Evolution ◽  
Evolutionary History ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
The Brain ◽  
The Continuum

This chapter introduces a new perspective on the role of love in human evolution and human development. The bonds of love, whether between parent and child, lovers, or close friends, may all have a common biological root, activating neurochemicals that make us feel good. Like other human capacities, such as consciousness, learning, and creativity, love has a long and fascinating evolutionary history. Indeed, the evolution of love appears to be integral to the development of our human brain and hence to much that distinguishes us from other species. Moreover, love plays a vital, though still largely unrecognized, role in human development, with evidence accumulating about the negative effects of love deprivation as well as the benefits of love. But whether or not our needs for meaning and love are met, and whether or not our capacities for creativity and love are expressed, are largely determined by the interaction of biology and culture—specifically, the degree to which a culture or subculture orients to the partnership or domination end of the continuum.

Between the Shadow of History and the ‘Union of People’

2019 ◽  
pp. 98-129
Author(s):  
Antonia Witt
Keyword(s):  
Cold War ◽  
Human Development ◽  
Human Security ◽  
Organizational Environment ◽  
African Union ◽  
African Unity ◽  
Global Institutions ◽  
African People ◽  
The Cold War ◽  
Peace And Development

With the end of the Cold War, we observe two major changes in the way the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and the African Union (AU) sought to legitimate themselves. First, the focus shifted from merely facilitating cooperation to demonstrating that the work of the OAU and later the AU actually made a difference ‘on the ground’; that it led to peace and development, to integration, and to a stronger representation of African interests in global institutions. Second, the AU sought to build its legitimacy on the notion of working not only for and with African states, but also for and with the African people. Legitimation thus increasingly focused on the principles of ‘democracy’, ‘human security’, or ‘human development’. As the chapter reveals, various dynamics in the organizational environment facilitated these changes, but norm entrepreneurship by the OAU/AU bureaucracy was central.

Moving Development and Security Narratives a Step Further: Human Security in the Human Development Reports

2015 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oscar A. Gomez ◽  
Des Gasper ◽  
Yoichi Mine
Keyword(s):  
Human Development ◽  
Human Security
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