User talk:Zulfiqab

Foreign Aid...sustainability or dependence
Dear all, It feels good to be communicating with you all through this wiki. The question that I would like to pose to you all is not necessarily linked with my dissertation but with my upcoming presentation on foreign aid, early next week. I strongly believe that all individuals, societies and countries in the world should strive for self reliance be it in terms of economic growth, human or social sector development, political stability and democratization. Although, most of the foreign aid by international Donors largely revolves around these central objectives, it does not have an inherent design to gradually minimize the dependencies of the aid receipent countries and make them self sufficient. I am not sure if it is part of the international politics or a planning defecit? Food for thought...

Regards, Bushra

Mock Exam
Helloo everyone...I am sure you are all excited about the end of term but before that we have an exam (though nothing to worry as it is only MOCK, but as I have reluctantly started preparing for it, I am actually finding it a v useful way of revising all that we have studies in the last ten weeks!!) After receiving David's advice (which was v useful and thanks for that), I intend to attempt the exam by immediately engaging with the exact question, hopefully in a very focused way. Though, I have a few more questions about the methodology of attempting the exam and I sure David and ofcourse you all would be happy to answer/comment:-

1. Is it always important to define the core concepts emanating from the question (e.g. difference btw theory & practice) If so, can we come up with our own definitions or is it important to quote certain authors?

2. While ansering a question, are we advised to keep referring to the readings? Personally, I always like to give my own views about whatever is being discussed and do not enjoy reproducing whatever was there in the reading...its kind of restricting!!

3. This question is not related to the exam but a conceptual clarification, what is the difference btw social integration and social protection and what possible indicators can be used to measure them?

P.S:-By the way, I am still waiting for a response to my previous question on foreign aid!!!

Wishing you all the very best, Bushra