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Social contract and deterring famine: first thoughts

A de Waal1

  • 1African Rights, London.

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|September 1, 1996
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Political systems significantly impact famine prevention. India

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Area of Science:

  • Political Science
  • Development Studies
  • History

Background:

  • Examines the relationship between political systems and famine protection.
  • Critiques Amartya Sen's assertion that free press and competitive elections prevent famine.
  • Highlights India's unique political history in establishing famine freedom as a right.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the political underpinnings of famine prevention.
  • To analyze the decline of anti-famine systems in Africa.
  • To identify factors undermining domestic political accountability for famine prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of anti-famine systems.
  • Political critique of development and humanitarianism.
  • Case study of India and Africa.

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Main Results:

  • Famine prevention as a right, founded on political legitimacy, is crucial.
  • Neo-liberalism and the international humanitarian system have eroded domestic accountability in Africa.
  • "Actually existing humanitarianism" exhibits politically regressive tendencies hindering anti-famine social contracts.

Conclusions:

  • Famine prevention is contingent on established political rights and accountability.
  • The absence of famine prevention as a right in Africa contributes to its vulnerability.
  • Rebuilding domestic political accountability is essential for effective famine prevention.