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Our responsibility in a developing world: from ethics to pragmatism.

Jamie La Nauze1

  • 1Albury Eye Clinic, Albury, New South Wales, Australia. jlanauze@alburyeye.com.au

Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology
|March 12, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Poverty is the deprivation of human capabilities, hindering choices and opportunities for a life of value. Addressing global development requires acknowledging shared responsibility and exploring ophthalmology

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Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Ophthalmology
  • Development Studies

Background:

  • Development is defined as enhancing human capabilities, expanding choices and opportunities for individuals to lead lives of respect and value.
  • Poverty is characterized as the deprivation of these essential human capabilities.
  • Amartya Sen emphasizes the collective responsibility in addressing global adversities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine individual and institutional responsibility in the context of global development.
  • To discuss aspects of development pertinent to ophthalmology.
  • To review Australian initiatives in international development and encourage broader participation.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of development and poverty based on capability approach.

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  • Review of ophthalmology-specific development challenges and interventions.
  • Exploration of appropriate practice models for engagement.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified a range of contributions individuals can make to development efforts.
    • Highlighted the relevance of ophthalmology within broader development frameworks.
    • Presented a strategy for institutional involvement in development.

    Conclusions:

    • Individual and institutional responsibility are crucial for global development.
    • Ophthalmology has a significant role to play in enhancing human capabilities in developing regions.
    • Active participation and strategic involvement are key to effective development initiatives.