GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

There have been arguments that rich countries owe an obligation to people living in poor countries. In this context, discuss the issues associated with foreign aid.

Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2019–2021

Ethics in International RelationsAccountability and Ethical Governance

Syllabus: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.

How toppers approached it

From all 7 answers · about 160 words · 14% drew a diagram.

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  • No separate opening71%
  • A definition29%

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  • Points86%
  • Points and prose14%

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  • A way forward100%

The toppers’ answers

Nupur GoelAIR 11 · CSE 2019 · 151 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

In ethics, we strive towards equality, equity & collective responsibility.

In 'Vasudeva Kutumbakam' i.e. universal brotherhood philosophy, it is moral obligation of a rich person to help poor. Same goes for nations. After all, poverty anywhere is a threat everywhere.

Rich countries give foreign aid to poor nations through 2 modes:- Mode 1 Mode 2

Body · points and prose

Rich Nation - IMF/WTO/WB - NGO/civil society

Mode 1

diagram Rich nations - Directly -> poor states - Directly -> their NGOs

Mode 2

Issues Involved are :-

  1. Sovereignty - Usually, they are tied funds & compulsory order the poor nations to introduce some reforms. Eg- India in 1991 reforms.

  2. Security - IB Report 2015 focuses on the role of NGO & foreign funding in impeding security of state.

  3. Vested interest - foreign nations aiding to topple local democratic govt, increase protests etc.

  4. Also used for rigging in elections & causing instability in nation.

Close · a way forward

Thus, there is huge need of ethics in international affairs. We need to balance national security & socio-economic development in foreign funding.

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