SOWK 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Ivan Illich, Global Dimension, Margaret Mead

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Social Work
• Course: SOWK 1000
• Professor: Abdelfettah Elkchirid

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All of social work"s concerns have a global dimension. On the contrary, all social work is enmeshed in global processes of change . International social case work in domestic practice and advocacy. International assistance, such as disaster relief and assistance to those affected by war. Strengthening public financial management at national, regional and local levels. Improving legal/regulatory frameworks and systems to stabilize economies. Supporting governments and private sector companies to expand their business and integrate into regional and global markets. Building capacities to sustainably manage natural resources. Strengthening support for micro, small and medium-sized private sector businesses, particularly those owned by women. Increasing access to demand-driven skills training (including literacy and numeracy) Supporting learning initiatives which lead to business growth, market expansion and increased productivity ( from cida website, accessed march 13, 2013) I was impressed by your insight that the motivation of u. s. volunteers overseas springs mostly from very alienated feelings and concepts.