Global poverty and international distributive justice
Global poverty and international distributive justice have taken center stage in fighting for equality in the society. International distributive justice promotes equity by advocating for people to work collaboratively in eradicating global poverty, through equitable distribution of resources. Thus, this paper presents my opinions and support for Thomas Pogge's strategies in eradicating systematic poverty.
Thomas Pogge's Global Resources Dividend (GRD)
According to Thomas Pogge (439), the Global Resources Dividend (GRD) works towards ensuring that everybody can meet their basic needs. Pogge noted that the rich share resources amongst themselves while the poor, who often work very hard, barely earn enough for their survival. Pogge further holds that no individual should suffer while the affluent keep flourishing. Therefore, despite the diversity regarding financial power, people have to be treated equally.
Solution to Eradicate Global Poverty
I support Pogge's arguments and a proposal to the eradication of systematic poverty because those in leadership positions increase the gap between the poor and the rich by sharing resources among themselves. Therefore, leaders should bridge the gap by ensuring that all the assets available are distributed equally among every citizen, thus reducing the rampant exploitation of the poor which in turn eradicate global poverty. Pogge's argument can be implemented by sensitizing the countries on the benefits of achieving equality and fighting against poverty. For instance, eradicating poverty improves economic growth and development.
Moral Obligation and Institutional Analysis
In essence, people have the moral obligation to contribute to organizations to prevent the effects of extreme poverty globally. On the other hand, there is a suggestion that before viewing institutions as being coercive, there should be an analysis of whom the institution is threatening, reasons for threatening and why they use threats and not offers.
Works Cited
Fuller, Lisa L. "Poverty relief, global institutions, and the problem of compliance." Journal of moral philosophy 2.3 (2005): 454-463.
Pogge, Thomas W. "Eradicating Systemic Poverty: brief for a global resources dividend." Journal of Human Development 2.1 (2001): 439-452.
