Global Governance Case Study - Honduras (LIDC)

Question 1

What is the GDP per capita of Honduras?

Answer 1

3040.17 USD.

Question 2

What is the life expectancy of Honduras?

Answer 2

70.12 years.

Question 3

What is the maternal mortality rate of Honduras?

Answer 3

72 per 100,000 births.

Question 4

What is the infant mortality rate of Honduras?

Answer 4

14 per 1000 births.

Question 5

What are three examples of human rights violations in Honduras?

Answer 5

• Unlawful force and corruption by the police.
• Discrimination against indigenous populations.
• Organised crime including gangs, drug-related violence and trafficking for child labour or prostitution.
• Harassment and violence against women.
• Widescale poverty.
• Limited access to healthcare and education.

Question 6

What plan was implemented to combat human rights abuses in Honduras?

Answer 6

The Honduran National Human Rights Action Plan.

Question 7

How has the USA helped to combat human rights abuses in Honduras?

Answer 7

The USA provided 50 million USD in security from 2010 to 2014, as well as providing military and police aid.

Question 8

How has the Honduran government combatted human rights abuses?

Answer 8

The Ministry for Justice and Human Rights, and Ministry for Security were setup.

Question 9

What is an example of an NGO that has helped to combat human rights in Honduras?

Answer 9

Care International aims to reduce poverty, provide food and water and tackle education, healthcare and employment issues.

Question 10

What is an example of a TNC that has helped to combat human rights in Honduras?

Answer 10

Kenco trains young people as coffee farmers to keep them away from organised crime.

Question 11

What are two global governance opportunities for stability in Honduras?

Answer 11

• Bilateral links with the USA helps with national security, the economy and political stability.
• The Central America Regional Security Initiative.

Question 12

What are two global governance opportunities for economic growth in Honduras?

Answer 12

• USAID and the UN are training citizens and promoting economic diversification.
• The Dominican Republic - Central America Free Trade Agreement assists farmers and businesses with trade opportunities.

Question 13

What are two global governance opportunities for socio economic development in Honduras?

Answer 13

• The Honduras Ministry of Education has decentralised to meet school enrolment goals.
• There has been efforts to improve the health of children and mothers, as well as to prevent HIV/AIDS.

Question 14

What are two challenges with inequality in Honduras?

Answer 14

• Economic inequality leads to rural urban migration which causes housing shortages, squatter settlements and problems with sanitation and water supply.
• There is unequal access to education and healthcare between sexes and discrimination against those with HIV.

Question 15

What are four challenges with injustice in Honduras?

Answer 15

• The criminal justice system needs to be modernised, and judges often face intimidation or bribes.
• There is widescale drug-related and gang violence.
• Journalists are often attacked.
• There is discrimination against indigenous populations.