Crisis, Humanitarian Aid and Development
International Development Studies · 3 hrs Lecture
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IDS-2171 prerequisites
We couldn't read this course's prerequisites into a chain. The wording is under “Requisite courses” below.
Taking IDS-2171 is a prerequisite for 3 courses directly, and opens 6 once their own follow-ons are counted.
Where IDS-2171 counts
Required by 1 program:
- IDS 4-YEAR BA IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Counts toward 4 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
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Description
Today disasters threaten global human security as never before. These crises are caused by a complex mix of natural hazards, such as floods, earthquakes or droughts, and human action. Humanitarian aid is an important response to disasters and an increasing part of international development aid. This course identifies the main organizations providing humanitarian aid, and examines their efforts to improve aid quality and their own accountability. It also explores the ways in which humanitarian aid can help to reduce vulnerability to hazards and enhance, rather than undermine, capacities for development.
Requisite courses
Successful completion of 6 credit hours [prerequisite(s)]; IDS-1100 (recommended to be taken previously or at the same time as this course).
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