Global Challenges in the Context of Globalization

Part 1:
Prepare a five- to six-page proposal (not including the title page and references) in which you
Analyze the global challenge in the context of globalization.
Describe the human cost and who is impacted by the issue.
Determine the main causes of the issue (e.g., inequality, poverty, scarce resources, war, etc.).
Assess the importance of diplomacy and propose one solution to the problem.
Include a one-page preliminary budget ($10 million).
Hypothesize the price of inaction.
Part 2:
Review this week’s discussion board, select two projects you think are worthy of being funded, and compose a rationale for why you think so. To vote, include the project title, project manager’s name, and the rationale in a separate word document. Your rationale should be at least 250 words in length.
The Global Challenges 2050 Project Proposal
Must be five to six pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s APA Style
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Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
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Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice
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Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
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as well as Writing a Thesis Statement
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Must use at least four scholarly and credible sources in addition to the course text.
The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources
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table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment
Two discussion that I wanted to write about.
How Food Price Spikes and Volatility Affect the Urban Poor in Kenya
Globally, the challenge of food insecurity has been on the rise in recent years. Many factors have been brought about, including climate change, lowered agricultural production, and political instability. These factors have led to decreased food production, high demand for foodstuff, and food insecurity. Many countries worldwide face the challenge, and Kenya is not an exception. Therefore, the leaders must cooperate with other stakeholders, including non-governmental organizations such as Global Challenges 2050. This presents the project that cost USD 10 Million to be used in two phases to alleviate Kenya's food insecurity.
The projects that will help in dealing with food insecurity in Kenya and its impacts come both in the long and the short term. The first project is in the short term and will cost approximately USD 3 Million. It will involve radical measures that will help in the reduction of food insecurity. First, the finances will be used to purchase food aid for the people, particularly the poor urban dwellers. These people are low-income earners, and they spend most of their money purchasing food. Hence, to help reduce the impact of food insecurity among the poor population living in urban areas, it would be crucial to provide them with food aid. This will lower the rate of malnutrition and instances of hunger. It will also help alleviate other criminal activities associated with food insecurity. Hence, in brief, the money will be used for flood relief through community feeding programs and school feeding programs in Kenya's urban areas.
The other project will be on a long-term basis. It will involve increasing agricultural production by financing agricultural activities. First, the project that will cost USD 7 million will involve buying farm inputs for Kenya's farmers. They will receive subsidized fertilizer, maize, wheat, and other planting seeds. This will take away the cost of farm inputs from the farmers and encourage more people to be involved in increasing food production. Additionally, part of the funds will be used for buying farm machinery and mechanizing large tracts of viable lands on which to cultivate maize and wheat, some of the crops that do well in most areas in Kenya and which are sure to aid in alleviating food insecurity (Mwangi, 2020). Farm mechanization will involve constructing irrigation facilities, buying tractors and sowing machines, welding machines, and other farm machinery to produce a high amount of food. It will also be used in creating systems for harvesting rainwater which comes in handy in food production. Additionally, the funds will be used in paying workers in the large farms. This will create employment and ease unemployment among the Kenyan population. Besides, this increases their purchasing power and enables them to provide food for their families. The money will also be used in paying the experts who will advise on the best ways to with food insecurity and alleviate hunger. The experts will be hired from both the local population to bring their local expertise and the international space to bring in their input.
In conclusion, there is an urgent need to deal with Kenya's food insecurity. This will help alleviate the challenges it poses to people, especially the poor urban dwellers. Also, having a project that has long-term and short-term solutions will be crucial. This means that the population will get food, and the future will be secured. Hence, this project aims at meeting both the short-term and long-term goals.
Second Project
Greetings, and thank you for joining me today and allowing me to present a plan as we advance in combating Domestic Violence against women. As you know, 10 million USD has been graciously donated by an anonymous donor to Global Challenges 2050. With this contribution, I propose allocating the funds by establishing the program, Behind Closed Doors.
This program is geared toward those women with no means to employment, childcare and lacks the necessary tools towards their educational goals because they have been told they were worthless, useless, beat senseless, and depend on the person whom they feared.
Domestic violence can appear in many forms, such as physical assault, sexual abuse, psychological, social, financial, and controlling behavior by a male partner or figure. According to the National Statistics, 1 in 4 women experience severe intimate physical violence, 1 in 3 women have experienced some physical violence, 1 in 7 women have been injured, and 1 in 10 have been raped. There is also data for beating, strangling, burning, stalking, weapons, and the list can go on and on, but that is where we need to curve the issue as much as possible. According to Bensel (2012) cited in “Global Socioeconomic Perspectives,” para 6.2, "Women are subordinate to men, and domestic violence is the norm.” Unfortunately, in many towns, cities, states, and countries, domestic violence against women has become Global. There is a Global Database created on violence toward women, and it addresses all forms of violence against women. Knowing that 155 countries have passed laws on domestic violence, and 140 laws are sexual abuse/harassment in the workplace. The key is ensuring enforcement of such laws that have been implemented. The law doesn't serve a purpose if it is not enforced, and the help is not giving to the women in need. There is also the World report on violence and health (2002), in which reports are published of Global and regional statistics of violence against women (2013). Sadly, less than 40 percent of those women who have been dealt the hand of violence seek any support or help. However, if an abused woman reaches out for help, it is usually to family and friends and not to the police, hospital, or health care service providers.
The 1994 Violence against Women's Act (VAWA) addressed domestic violence by enhancing support available to victims and improving enforcement to deter perpetrators better. Bensel, (2012, para 6.4). Although women shelters are beneficial, I want to provide temporary living spaces such as furnished 1-2 bedroom apartments and include vehicles shared amongst the women who are being rehabilitated. They will also be given two years of college or trade school, whichever is most beneficial to them. I estimate 2 million for hospitality, 2 million for transportation, and 6 million towards education. Upon completion of the two years, they will, in return, volunteer at least six months of their time to motivate and uplift other women going through the program. However, if one is not prepared to exit the program after the two years of rehabilitation, they will be allotted a one-year grace period for transitioning. Thank you for your time and attention today.