1. The Rights-Based Approach to Development: Poverty as the failure to realize human rights Amartya Sen and the Evolution of the Concept of Poverty Leland Joseph R. de la Cruz Director, Development Studies Program

5. Accountability Impunity and lack of accountability hinder the realization of rights. Lack of political will is an obstacle to the fulfillment of basic needs. Needs must be met because they people have rights. Needs can be met through charity and benevolence. Rights-Based Approach Basics Needs Approach

6. Empowerment Rights are realized. Needs are met or satisfied. People can demand for what they need because the fulfillment of these needs is their right. People have to ask for what they need or rely on charity and benevolence . Rights-Based Approach Basics Needs Approach

9. Holistic view of development Powerlessness is both a symptom and a cause of the problem. The problem is lack of access to good quality commodities and services and powerlessness . The problem is lack of access to good quality commodities and services. Rights-Based Approach Basics Needs Approach

10. Process People are agents of change. They set goals and participate in implementation and evaluation. People have a right to participate in their own development. People are recipients of benevolent development programs. Rights-Based Approach Basics Needs Approach

17. The Rights-Based Approach to Development: Poverty as the failure to realize human rights Amartya Sen and the Evolution of the Concept of Poverty Leland Joseph R. de la Cruz Director, Development Studies Program