Part I. Key Theories of Development (20 pts, ~2-3 pgs)
What do we know about the relationship between modernization and the emergence of
democratic regimes? How are modernization and development related? What recommendations
would you give to a country in the developing world attempting to “catch up” or modernize?
Part II. Problems of the Developing World (40 pts: 10 pts each, ~6-7 pgs)
Imagine that the United Nations has appointed you to their commission aimed at tackling the
problems of the developing world. Your committee is charged with making recommendations
for both international actors and the domestic government to aid the process of development.
• First, choose a country or region in the developing world and summarize its key
developmental obstacles. You may draw upon the problems highlighted in class or you
may choose a problem that we have not discussed. Be sure to include at least 2-3
obstacles to development.
• Second, discuss and explain why the problems that you have highlighted are problematic
for development. Be sure to cite your justifications with evidence from the literature.
• Third, make appropriate recommendations for international actors of your choosing (i.e.
foreign governments, non-governmental organizations, international aid organizations,
etc.) based upon the problems you have highlighted. Your recommendations should
address the problems you identified and encourage development.
• Fourth, make recommendations for domestic actors (either governmental or grassroots)
to aid the process of development. As above, the recommendations should address the
problems impeding development for your particular country or region.
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