This book presents a recompilation of nine essays written by the author, on the subject of international development, and international communication. Thus, the topics covered here are; 1) The goal of achieving equality and justice through implementing Sustainable Development Goals. 2) Description of the application of the theory of “imagined communities” to the Colombian Diasporas in Ecuador and the United States of America. 3) How to achieve successful projects? 4) Why there are extreme poverty and hunger in Venezuela? 5) Problems that create Intercultural communication issues. 6) Description of the current situation of Colombians refugees in the world. 7) Also, there is an essay describing the issues faced by refugees globally and the solution to the refugee crisis. 8) This essay responds to the question: Are the discourses of development mechanisms of power and control? And essay nine talks about the effect of the neo-structuralism and retro-liberalism paradigms on the success of the sustainable development goals by 2030.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- CHAPTER ONE
- Achieving equality and justice for all through the implementation and monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals
- CHAPTER TWO
- Application of the theory of "imagined communities" to the Colombian Diasporas in Ecuador and United States of America
- CHAPTER THREE
- Collaborative teams, the key to achieving successful projects
- CHAPTER FOUR
- Extreme Poverty and Hunger in Venezuela: The result of the economic decline of an oil nation
- Overview of extreme poverty and hunger in Venezuela
- What have been the causes of poverty and hunger in Venezuela?
- What could be done in order to reduce poverty and hunger in Venezuela?
- Conclusion
- CHAPTER FIVE
- Intercultural communication issues faced by the Colombians refugees in Ecuador
- Introduction
- Cultural dimensions' theory
- Who is a refugee?
- Discrimination against Colombians in Ecuador
- Persecution suffered by Colombian refugees in Ecuador
- The impact of food insecurity among the Colombian refugees in Ecuador
- Conclusion
- CHAPTER SIX
- The current situation of Colombian refugees in the world
- Introduction
- The situation of displaced people before escaping from Colombia
- The situation of Colombian refugees after escaping from Colombia
- The situation of Colombian refugees in developing countries
- The situation of Colombian refugees in industrialized countries
- Conclusion
- CHAPTER SEVEN
- The discourses of development: Mechanism of power and control?
- Introduction
- Development theories that have not contributed to international development
- Other concepts about development
- Benefits and drawbacks of modern development
- Conclusion
- CHAPTER EIGHT
- The effect of the neo-structuralism and retro-liberalism paradigms on the success of the sustainable development goals by 2030
- Introduction
- The neo-structural policy landscape paradigm and its features
- The retro-liberal policy landscape paradigm and its features
- The neo-structural and retro-liberal paradigms and its effect on the Sustainable Development Goals
- Conclusion
- CHAPTER NINE
- The current situation of refugees worldwide
- Introduction
- Conflicts that have created refugees
- Researches conducted by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Life in refugee camps
- Life as urban refugees
- Three durable solutions for refugees offered by UNHCR
- Summary
- PART TWO: The current situation of refugees in New Zealand
- How refugees are prepared for resettlement in New Zealand
- What are the challenges faced by refugees when resettling in New Zealand?
- What role does reconciliation play in the process of integration into New Zealand?
- How Do refugees resign themselves to integrate in New Zealand in order to rebuild their lives and survive?
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This book aims to provide a collection of essays exploring the complexities of international development and communication, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities of achieving equality and justice. The essays cover a range of topics related to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals, the impact of globalization on diasporas, the dynamics of intercultural communication, and the challenges faced by refugees worldwide.- The role of international development in achieving equality and justice
- The impact of globalization on diasporas and intercultural communication
- The challenges and complexities of refugee resettlement and integration
- The relationship between development discourses and power structures
- The effectiveness of development paradigms in achieving sustainable development
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- CHAPTER ONE: This chapter examines the importance of achieving equality and justice for all through the implementation and monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting their role in addressing global challenges.
- CHAPTER TWO: This chapter analyzes the application of the theory of "imagined communities" to understand the experiences of Colombian diasporas in Ecuador and the United States, exploring the complexities of identity, belonging, and transnationalism.
- CHAPTER THREE: This chapter emphasizes the significance of collaborative teams in achieving successful projects, outlining the key factors that contribute to effective collaboration and project management.
- CHAPTER FOUR: This chapter investigates the causes and consequences of extreme poverty and hunger in Venezuela, analyzing the impact of the economic decline of an oil nation on the country's population.
- CHAPTER FIVE: This chapter explores the intercultural communication issues faced by Colombian refugees in Ecuador, examining the challenges of cultural adaptation, discrimination, and the impact of food insecurity.
- CHAPTER SIX: This chapter provides an overview of the current situation of Colombian refugees worldwide, highlighting the challenges they face in different contexts, from developing to industrialized countries.
- CHAPTER SEVEN: This chapter examines the discourses of development, questioning whether they are mechanisms of power and control, and analyzing the effectiveness of various development theories in addressing global challenges.
- CHAPTER EIGHT: This chapter examines the effect of neo-structuralism and retro-liberalism paradigms on the success of the sustainable development goals by 2030, analyzing their potential impact on achieving sustainable development.
- CHAPTER NINE: This chapter presents a comprehensive analysis of the current situation of refugees worldwide, examining the causes of displacement, the experiences of refugees in camps and urban areas, and the challenges of resettlement and integration.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary focus of this book is on the intersection of international development and communication, with a particular emphasis on themes of equality, justice, migration, globalization, intercultural communication, and refugee resettlement. The essays explore the complexities of development paradigms, the impact of power structures, and the challenges of achieving sustainable development in a globalized world. Key terms and concepts include: Sustainable Development Goals, imagined communities, diasporas, intercultural communication, refugee crisis, neo-structuralism, retro-liberalism, and power dynamics.
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- Alfredo Jose Lopez Severiche (Author), 2022, International Development and Communication. Describing Social Issues, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1297839
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