A Constructive Intervention in Martha Nussbaum’s and Ingrid Robeyns’ Capabilitarianism and its Implications for Sustainable Development in Nigeria (2012-2022)
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2023-12
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Lead City University, Ibadan
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Capability Approach is one of the topics examined in development studies, it emphasizes the understanding that human welfare and giving human beings the opportunity to live a dignified life that is free of limitations is equally important to economic success which can in turn, help to create sustainable development. Creating Sustainable Development is of significant importance as it helps to address the social, economic and environmental challenges faced in Nigeria. However, there has been a major problem in Nigeria towards achieving sustainable development in Nigeria in line with the vision 2030 17 Sustainable Development Goals. This study seeks to do
a constructive intervention in Martha Nussbaum’s and Ingrid Robeyns’ Capabilitarianism vis-à- vis solving the problem of sustainable development in Nigeria. It employs a qualitative research design using the method of secondary data collection in order to systematically analyze the data before relevant conclusions are drawn. In achieving sustainable development in Nigeria, especially the SDGs 1, 3, and 5, there is a need for constructive intervention using the capability frameworks of Martha Nussbaum and Ingrid Robeyns. This is done by harnessing the strength of both approaches and doing away with the weaknesses in order to promote human well-being and
achieve the sustainable development goals, some of which includes emphasizing the central human capabilities needed to achieve a dignified life, advancing equality and social justice and more through several constructive interventions needed to improve their lives and guarantee a future that is richer and more sustainable. The belief is that society is ultimately human-driven. Thus, if the SDGS 1, 3 and 5 are theoretically pursued and practices, then the developed Nigerians, in turn, fundamentally work towards the institutional development of the Nigerian State.
Keywords: Capability Approach, Sustainable Development, Capabilitarianism, Nigeria, Sustainable Development Goals.
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Capability Approach, Sustainable Development, Capabilitarianism, Nigeria, Sustainable Development Goals.
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Kate Turabia