Governing Economy by Karen Liew https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s J2 H2 Topic 2.1 en-us 2019-03-04 23:18:21 UTC 2023-05-09 12:50:37 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png WHY IS DEVELOPMENT A NECESSARY EVIL? karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/337714178 2019-03-04 23:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/337714178 Rana Plaza karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/337714438 , 5 years on]]> 2019-03-04 23:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/337714438 WHO? karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/337715107 2019-03-04 23:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/337715107 Who benefits? karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/337715209  ]]> 2019-03-04 23:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/337715209 Who is this harmful to? karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/337715311 2019-03-04 23:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/337715311 WHAT? karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/337715534 2019-03-04 23:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/337715534 WHERE? karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/337715855 2019-03-04 23:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/337715855 Where are there similar situations? karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/337716186 2019-03-04 23:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/337716186 WHY? karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/337744539 2019-03-05 01:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/337744539 HOW? karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/337745021 2019-03-05 01:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/337745021 ACCORD karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338323372 An independent, legally binding agreement between brands and trade unions to work towards a safe and healthy garment and textile industry in Bangladesh. It covers factories producing Ready-Made Garments (RMG) and at the option of signatory companies, home textiles and fabric & knit accessories.
Performs factory inspections, monitoring remediation, safety training and resolving safety complaints]]> 2019-03-06 11:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338323372 ALLIANCE karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338324564 It is a legally binding, five-year commitment to improve safety in Bangladeshi ready-made garment (RMG) factories. Organised in 2013 and ceased operation in December 2018. Covered standards and inspection, remediation, worker empowerment, training and sustainability .]]> 2019-03-06 11:41:28 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338324564 Why is development important and why it is a necessary evil chuajenching https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338729728 Development is necessary to guide the overall economic stability and growth in a community or society to provide public services to meet the general needs and to protect the environment.
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(GOOD1) The development of land will draw people into a region. this is beneficial because it will spark the economy of that area.
(EVIL1) The development of land can have adverse effects on the environment. one of the most immediate consequences of deforestation is erosion. erosion is the movement of soil to a new location. without the roots of the tress to hold the soil in place, the soil becomes free and loose to move by wind, animals, or rain. this movement of the earth can cause the forestry that does remain in a deforested location to become unsettled. the unsettlement of these trees could affect their root systems and prevent the tress could affect their root systems and prevent the trees from absorbing the needed nutrients. even worse, the tress may become so unsettled that they become uprooted, fall and die.  When deforestation occurs, the habitats of many organisms is disheveled. Thus, deforestation can also cause a decrease in the biodiversity as the organisms emigrate to other habitats in order to survive.
When deforestation occurs, the habitats of many organisms is disheveled damaged. Thus, deforestation can also cause a decrease in the biodiversity as the organisms emigrate to other habitats in order to survive. 
(GOOD2) A developed economy is able to compete with other countries. according to BenefitOf.net, a developed economy leads to increased employment rates, an increase in the standard of living, an enhancement in tax revenues, and better public services. 
(EVIL2) Increased production of goods is often associated with economic development. industrialization can have an adverse effect on the environment. For example, factories may emit pollutants into the air or water.
(GOOD3) Technologies can increase the speed and precision in which products are developed, thus improving the economy of an area.
(EVIL3) Technology development may hurt smaller local businesses methods into more tech-savvy strategies.




]]> 2019-03-07 06:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338729728 Where did this occur? truongthuyan https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338729856  On 24 April 2013, the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which housed five garment factories, killed at least 1,132 people and injured more than 2,500. Only five months earlier, at least 112 workers had lost their lives in another tragic accident, trapped inside the burning Tazreen Fashions factory on the outskirts of Dhaka.
happen 5 months before ]]> 2019-03-07 06:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338729856 What has happened? mohamedfinhaz https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338729954 Rana building in bangladesh collapsed. many people died as they were stuck under the rubble.rescue operations were unable to save everyone's lives.Effects:loss of lives,disruption of production,discourages other TNCs from investing,protests as they are being exploited of hard labour]]> 2019-03-07 06:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338729954 Host Countries nurmunirah1 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338730058 - More jobs opportunities
- Contributes to country's development
-  Economy rises as money earned from tax payers (firms, workers) 
- learn new skills

RANA PLAZA CASE STUDY
- cheap abundant labour 
]]> 2019-03-07 06:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338730058 What else can be done? mohamedfinhaz https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338730862 stricter building codes. cannot overbuild/ too high.prevent overcrowding in one building as they are densely populated with people. offer the TNCs bonuses to attract them to invest.]]> 2019-03-07 06:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338730862 Home Countries nurmunirah1 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338730872 - Source for cheaper and more innovative production methods abroad -> max profit
- Trade between countries
- creation of high-skilled jobs]]> 2019-03-07 06:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338730872 How does this benefit the country yenlinghi https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338731049 - it provides robust growth for the Bangladesh economy and provides macroeconomic stability
- it provides employment opportunities 
- provides improved access to healthcare and schooling. Enables the state to target areas such as poverty reduction, reduction of infant mortality]]> 2019-03-07 06:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338731049 Indonesia truongthuyan https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338731118 As Nike (garment industry) has several factories in Indonesia, the spotlight has been on the poor conditions (workers earning $2/day) faced by workers]]> 2019-03-07 06:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338731118 How has Bangladesh achieved development? yenlinghi https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338731370 Through engaging in production of ready-made garments for export
Manufacturing - in ready-made garment and other industries, establishment of economic zones, development of infrastructure and facilities]]> 2019-03-07 06:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338731370 Host Country nurmunirah1 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338731609 - Locals exploited
- water and air pollution 
- competition for land and resources 
- suppresses development]]> 2019-03-07 06:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338731609 What are the strengths and weaknesses of the current action and remedial action? mohamedfinhaz https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338731614 W:Stricter building codes are hard to implement as professional's expertise are required in order to design the building in a way that is safe for use.

S:stricter building codes will have significant impact on the loss of lives as it can prevent the building from collapsing and possibly causing casualties.

W:offering incentives and other attractive conditions that would entice bonuses can attract TNCs (which are driven by profits)  and wanting to maximise by increasing TR and reducing costs

S:offering bonuses can be costly, especially for a country like bangladesh which is less developed and lower GDP. thus it will be difficult for them to gather the amount of money to reward TNCs for their ability to invest

]]> 2019-03-07 06:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338731614 Where can we ask for help for this problem (poor working conditions truongthuyan https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338732219 1) UNICEF ( United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund ) works with partners to accelerate the elimination of child labor, and provide sustainable solutions to ensure its effective prevention

2) Institute for Global Labor and Human Rights]]> 2019-03-07 07:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338732219 Who will be the key people in this? nurmunirah1 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338732243 - Firms
- State (Makes decisions)]]> 2019-03-07 07:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338732243 How can we change this? yenlinghi https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338732487 -Inclusive development

-human development,
-good governance,
accord and alliance expired, watchdogs to ensure that workers are not exploited]]> 2019-03-07 07:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338732487 Home Countries nurmunirah1 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338732798 - Lost of employment in labour intensive sectors
- Tax havens [may not be applicable for Rana Plaza]
- Over-reliance on foreign production]]> 2019-03-07 07:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338732798 Mexico truongthuyan https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338733344 A study carried out by the National Commission of Human Rights (CNDH) on sweatshops in Mexico startlingly revealed that 1.5 million children and teenagers between the ages of 5-17 are illegally employed in the country. Over half of these children receive minimal or no pay at all]]> 2019-03-07 07:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/338733344 Question: karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339126942 Is it a matter of enforcement of building codes and of usage?
The density is in terms of commercial usage rather than residential]]> 2019-03-07 23:24:26 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339126942 Question karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339127948 Could options like Accord and Alliance help in the long-run?
Could Bangladesh consider empowering such organisations to monitor the situation?]]> 2019-03-07 23:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339127948 Link karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339178905 You might like to check out this link on the Ready-made garment industry's contribution to Bangladesh's economy: ]]> 2019-03-08 04:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339178905 Question karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339180157 Who is harmed more? 
Home vs host?
Within each country, businesses, individuals etc?]]> 2019-03-08 04:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339180157 Question karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339180490 What about the following:
Non-state actors like media, standards organisation, NGOs?
Have we seen their influence in this context?
What about the wider context?]]> 2019-03-08 04:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339180490 Question karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339181875 What are other benefits?
What about local suppliers? Or other SMEs?
What about technology/skills transfer?]]> 2019-03-08 05:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339181875 Question karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339183104 Could the other sectors of the economy be developed? If so, which?]]> 2019-03-08 05:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339183104 Rephrase karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339183281 Economic activities that bring about development will bring about positive impacts. It levels the playing field. One of the ways is that it brings about skills, technology that enable the country to compete with other countries ]]> 2019-03-08 05:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339183281 Question karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339183878 Good point
How does this tie in with the ready-made garment industry in Bangladesh?How does it impact the economy over time?]]> 2019-03-08 05:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339183878 Question karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339183995 Is the 'evil' confined to only environment and economic? What about the social dimension?]]> 2019-03-08 05:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339183995 Why is development necessary? karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339184097 2019-03-08 05:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339184097 Why should development follow the path of developed countries? karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339184183 2019-03-08 05:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339184183 Resources karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339823973 2019-03-11 07:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339823973 Development is necessary chuajenching https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339942128 1. Job creation: due to flow of fast fashion to bangladesh, these jobs are hopes for women who can work 
2. increased living standards: people could now buy necessaties
3. development for the country: TNCs come into bangladesh for manufacturing of garment]]> 2019-03-11 13:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339942128 Harmful Social Impacts chuajenching https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339975140 due to the collapse of Rana Plaza, workers are traumatised and are afraid to work in a factory. they are forced to work even though deep cracks appear and plasters came out.]]> 2019-03-11 14:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339975140 Follow the path of developed countries chuajenching https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339977374 Developed countries have a more stable economy than less developed country and hence have more power. A less developed country do not have the means to support their citizens and bring in revenue for the country, they often have to rely on developed countries. Bangladesh also have one of the most corrupt government in the world]]> 2019-03-11 14:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/339977374 Question karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/340193189 What are other organisations where we can help?
What are other non-state actors that you know of?]]> 2019-03-11 23:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/340193189 Question karenliew17 https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/340193950 Is this the better way forward for low-income countre]]> 2019-03-11 23:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/karenliew17/x0twuigegc4s/wish/340193950