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define: sustainability

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meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

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describe: economic sunstainability

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the capacity of future generations to earn an income; effective use of resources to enable economic growth over time

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examples of economic sustainability?

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funding infrastructure and education…

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describe: social sustainability

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ensuring future generations have the same or more access to social resources like human rights, political stability and education

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examples of social sustainability?

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passing knowledge down

community members running program even after aid has left

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describe: environmental sstainability

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ensuring that natural resources are not used up at a rate that is quicker than they can be replenished

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3 dimensions of sustainability?

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social, environmental, economic

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3 elements of sustainiability?

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affordability, equity, appropriateness

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define: appropriateness

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program meets the specific needs of the community.

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aspects of appropriateness?

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chooses the right aid to reach poor people
involves the people
involves education
educates and involves women
socially/culturally appropriate
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define: affordability

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program takes into account that people living in poverty may not have access to programs on a user pay basis

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aspects of affordability?

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making it free for people in poverty to use it.
using education
investing in infrastructure/training when it leaves

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define: equity

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programs provides equal opportunities/meets the needs of all all community members and individuals regardless of…

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aspects of equity?

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funds the most urgent needs first
healthcare on a urgency basis not who can afford it
policies to protect environments of people living in vulnerable envs