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Covid -19 pandemic has exposed the shortcomings in the system of global governance. Examine these shortcomings and suggest the measures to improve it. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment-
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/enabling-people-to-govern-themselves/article32071943.ece
  • In the intro, mention the failure of WHO to act on time in dealing with Covid-19.
  • In the body, as shortcomings mention difference in functions and abilities, issues with working in silos, inter-connectedness of issues, inability to address local problems with local solutions etc. As suggestions mention revamping of the institution, furthering cooperation, sharing of knowledge, decentralization of power etc. 
  • Conclude by highlighting the importance of robust systems of governance for the global good. 

Comments

14 responses to “Covid -19 pandemic has exposed the shortcomings in the system of global governance. Examine these shortcomings and suggest the measures to improve it. 10 marks”

  1. Deepika Saini Avatar
    Deepika Saini

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Deepika
      Good introduction.
      You have explained the issues in a decent manner.
      In the measures, explain the decentralisation of governance little more.
      You can write that there are scientific explanations for why local systems solutions are the best.
      Elinor Ostrom, the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Economics, had developed the principles for self-governing communities from research on the ground in many countries, including India.
      You can write that solutions for environmental sustainability along with sustainable livelihoods cannot be the same in Kerala and Ladakh.
      Good conclusion.
      Overall a good attempt.
      Keep writing.

  2. Taran Avatar
    Taran

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Taran
      Need to rephrase your introduction.
      In the issues part, write about the mismatch in abilities and functions ,you can write that there is a mismatch in the design of governance institutions at the global level with the challenges they are required to manage.
      Work on sentence formation, many of your sentences need to be rephrased.
      Need to add points in the measures part, you can write-
      -Locals must be active contributors of knowledge for, and active participants in, the creation of the solutions.
      -Knowledge of different experts — about the environment, the society, and the economy — must come together to fit realities on the ground.
      Good conclusion.
      Work on handwriting, avoid spelling and grammatical mistakes.
      Keep writing.

  3. Dakshina Moorthy Avatar
    Dakshina Moorthy

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Dakshina
      Good introduction.
      Not only WHO, governance systems at all levels, i.e. global, national, and local, have experienced stress as a fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
      Issues are explained in a decent manner.
      You have explained the measures in a good way but also write that knowledge of different experts — about the environment, the society, and the economy — must come together to fit realities on the ground.
      Good conclusion.
      Work on handwriting.
      Keep working hard.

  4. Amandeep Goyal Avatar
    Amandeep Goyal

    please review

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Amandeep
      Lackluster conclusion, mention the failure of WHO to act on time in dealing with Covid-19.
      You have deviated from the demand of the question.
      Read mentor’s comment before writing.
      In the body, as shortcomings mention difference in functions and abilities, issues with working in silos, inter-connectedness of issues, inability to address local problems with local solutions etc. As suggestions mention revamping of the institution, furthering cooperation, sharing of knowledge, decentralization of power etc.
      Then conclude by highlighting the importance of robust systems of governance for the global good.
      Work on handwriting, write neat and legible.
      Work hard, you will improve.

  5. Uttam Kumar Avatar
    Uttam Kumar

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Uttam
      Lackluster introduction, mention the failure of WHO to act on time in dealing with Covid-19.
      You have covered the issues part in a good manner.
      Avoid drawing a line between paragraphs.
      Need to add points in the measures part, you can write-
      -Locals must be active contributors of knowledge for, and active participants in, the creation of the solutions.
      -Knowledge of different experts — about the environment, the society, and the economy — must come together to fit realities on the ground.
      Lackluster conclusion, conclude by highlighting the importance of robust systems of governance for the global good.
      Work on content and presentation of the answer.
      Keep working hard.

  6. PS0095 Avatar
    PS0095

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi PS
      Scan your answer sheet in proper light.
      Good introduction.
      Write in accordance with the question, main issues are –
      -There is a mismatch in the design of governance institutions with the challenges they are required to manage.
      -Systems and subsystems are working in isolation and not in coordination.
      Need to add points in the measures part, you can write-
      -Locals must be active contributors of knowledge for, and active participants in, the creation of the solutions.
      -Knowledge of different experts — about the environment, the society, and the economy — must come together to fit realities on the ground.
      Good conclusion.
      Keep writing.

  7. Unnati Chauhan Avatar
    Unnati Chauhan

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Unnati
      Good introduction.
      You have covered the issues part in a comprehensive manner.
      Your answer looks monotonous, leave some space after paragraphs.
      Some good points in the measures , but need to add more-
      -Locals must be active contributors of knowledge for, and active participants in, the creation of the solutions.
      -Knowledge of different experts — about the environment, the society, and the economy — must come together to fit realities on the ground.
      Good conclusion.
      Always start country’s name with capital alphabet.
      Avoid grammatical errors.
      Improve your handwriting.
      Keep writing, you will succeed.