Belizean Development: An “institutional” nightmare
“Development” and “economic well being” have traditionally been used interchangeably to portray a country that is progressing significantly. Any society can develop, but it is the sustainability of it that will prove if it is being done correctly. “Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”(Our Common Future, 1987). The concept of sustainability has led to the creation of models, which give us a holistic understanding, in analyzing and interpreting the interrelatedness of the pillars that exist within any society.(Sustainable Development: An Introduction, 2007). However, these models have continuously omitted the importance of the “institution” in achieving the goal of sustainable development. “Institutions are the formal laws and informal norms …show more content…
Government corruption, mismanagement of funds, and professional misconduct in office are just some of the actions that contribute to the scarcity of these required resources. Belize has many laws and policies that are created to maintain social order and protect the environment. However, the proper monitoring and enforcing of these laws don’t occur due to the availability of human and physical resources such as trucks and specialized equipment. Social partners such as Friends for the Conservation Department and other Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have worked arduously to solicit funds to assist in monitoring. Government of Belize recently invested $15.8 million in the Chiquibul Forest but there still exists uncertainty if these investments will continue over the coming years (Amanadala,2016). The Government of Belize needs to be more committed and make significant changes in their approach of being proactive rather than
“Development” and “economic well being” have traditionally been used interchangeably to portray a country that is progressing significantly. Any society can develop, but it is the sustainability of it that will prove if it is being done correctly. “Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”(Our Common Future, 1987). The concept of sustainability has led to the creation of models, which give us a holistic understanding, in analyzing and interpreting the interrelatedness of the pillars that exist within any society.(Sustainable Development: An Introduction, 2007). However, these models have continuously omitted the importance of the “institution” in achieving the goal of sustainable development. “Institutions are the formal laws and informal norms …show more content…
Government corruption, mismanagement of funds, and professional misconduct in office are just some of the actions that contribute to the scarcity of these required resources. Belize has many laws and policies that are created to maintain social order and protect the environment. However, the proper monitoring and enforcing of these laws don’t occur due to the availability of human and physical resources such as trucks and specialized equipment. Social partners such as Friends for the Conservation Department and other Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have worked arduously to solicit funds to assist in monitoring. Government of Belize recently invested $15.8 million in the Chiquibul Forest but there still exists uncertainty if these investments will continue over the coming years (Amanadala,2016). The Government of Belize needs to be more committed and make significant changes in their approach of being proactive rather than