The Capability Approach and the Sustainable Development Goals

This book demonstrates how the capability approach to human development can contribute to the realisation of the 2015 UN Sustainable Development Goals. With insights from various fields, this book will interest researchers and practitioners from law, politics, international relations, sociology, public policy, area and development studies.

Brian Vincent Ikejiaku gained his PhD from Keele University, UK, where he was a Dandelion Scholar. He is Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK; he has taught in different UK Universities including Coventry University where he was Director of PG Law programme, and University of Bradford, where he was Director of Research and PGR Coordinator. He is an interdisciplinary scholar and one of the global leading scholars/experts in the field of International and Global Law (particularly international development law, and international law, international human rights, sustainable development law, and social justice). He is Editorial Member of the International Journal of Law and Society. His research cuts across law, politics/international relations, international development, and business. His work has gained impact with the UNESCO, ADB, LDi, and others. He is a Lifetime Fellow Member of International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS).

Introduction Section One: General Conceptual and Theoretical 1. Sustainable Development, Capabilities, Hegemonic Forces and Social Risks: Extending the Capability Approach to Promote Resilience against Social Inequalities Section Two: Asia 2. Child Malnutrition and Energy Service Access in India 3. A Capability Approach Towards Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 16.a: Prevent Violence and Combat Terrorism: Bangladesh as a Case Study 4. Nepalese Agriculture in Transition? High Value Agriculture and Changing Gender Roles in Eastern Nepal 5. Women's (Micro)enterprise and the SDGs: Reframing Women's Economic Development in Sri Lanka 6. Inclusive Conservation in Forests and Agriculture Landscape: A Capabilities-Oriented Approach for Sustainable Development Goals Section Three: Africa 7. Application of Capability Approach to Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria: A Gendered Perspective 8. The Rule of Law, Good Governance, Mob Justice, and Sustainable Development in Africa: A Capability Approach with Case of Ghana 9. Refugee Youth and the Provision of Educational Capabilities Section Four: Latin America 10. The Relevance of Strong Institutions: an Insight into Child Justice System Protection in Argentina Based on the Capability and Socio-Legal Approaches 11. Access To Water And Sanitation At the Municipal Level in Brazil: A Challenging Path Towards Sustainable Development Goals 12. Social Policies in Response to Child Poverty (SDG1): the Case of Argentina 13. Evaluating the Progression and the Sustainability of SDGs in Brazil Using the Capability Approach Section Five: Cross-Country / Regional / Cross-Regional (with more than one country study) 14. Education and Sustained Poverty Escapes in Sub-Saharan Africa 15. The SDGs and the 'Leave No One Behind' Agenda in Middle Income Countries Section Six: Developed Countries (USA, UK, and Australia) 16. Livable Cities: Wealth for Human Flourishing 17. Capability Approach as a Tool for Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3- Good Health and Wellbeing: A Case of the United Kingdom and Australia Conclusion