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Referenceswww.centreforwelfarereform.orgThe Professional Reclassification of Youth in Arendt H (2007) The Jewish Writings. New York, Shocken. p.30www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_g-QDKsXk0 last viewed on 4 Nov 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d99DY1jcGqI&t=20s last viewed on 7 Nov 2016Chopra, D. (2014): Welfare, Development, Rights in South Asia, in: G. Koehler and D. Chopra (eds.): Development and Welfare Policy in South Asia. Abingdon: Routledge.

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ReferencesKoehler, G. (2011): Transformative Social Protection: eflections on South Asian Policy Experiences, in: IDS Bulletin, Social Protection for Social Justice, 42(6): 96103.UNDP (2013): Human Development Report. New York: UNDP; available at: www.undp.orgUN DESA (2013): Inequality Matters: Report on the World Social Situation 2013. New York, United Nations.ILO (2010): World Social Security Report; available at: www.ilo.org.

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introductionA welfare state is a system of government which is based on equality of wealth and opportunity and its distribution.ABRAR4

DefinitionA concept of government in which the state plays a key role in the protection and promotion of the economic and social well-being of its citizens. A welfare state is based on the principles of equality of opportunity, equitable distribution of wealth and public responsibility for those unable to avail themselves of the minimal provisions of a good life. Under this system, the welfare of its citizens is the responsibility of the state.

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definition in u.s. preambleWe the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America. ABRAR6

historyWelfare State is originated around 19 - 20 century, was rooted in Europe as a form of government. Further, it spread enormously among nations.

In Germany, the foremost Chancellor Otto von Bismarck generated the modern welfare state in early 1840s.

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historyIn U.K. generation of a welfare state took place during the time of Prime Minister Herbert Asquith in 19061914.

In U.S.A. the welfare state was introduced by Lester Frank Ward (18411913), known as the ancestor of the modern welfare state. ABRAR8

Important Characteristics of welfare stateCountry of mix economyThe high level of economic development of the country, which allows for redistribution of incomes of the population, without prejudice to the large ownersSocialistic by nature which is based on equality. That is Social Democracy.ABRAR9

Important Characteristics of welfare stateControl over the economic activities by government and monitoring to the private organizationsLegalize and manage all private organizations. Such control includes registration, licensing, taxation etc.A welfare state ensures justice to all. ABRAR10

Functions

Education, at least for primary and secondary levels;

Health access for all, in terms of services and funding mechanisms;

Social protection in its components of contributory social security and tax-funded social assistance; ABRAR11

Functions Active labour market policies to generate employment, as well as microcredit and insurance provisions for the enterprise sector; and

Family policy, such as child-related policies and welfare services.

Recently, environmental policy policies and measures that address environmental sustainability has been seen as integral to welfare state policy (UNRISD 2014).ABRAR12

Advantages - Why it is importantRetired people/pensioners receive state/retirement pension.Women whose husbands die before they retire if they are aged 45 or over receive widows pension.Women who leave work to have a baby receive maternity pay.Every child until he/she leaves school or longer if the child continues education (up to 19) receives child benefit.

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A person who is out of work for up to a year receives unemployment benefit.Families with children who have very low incomes receive family credit.A person who is unable to work after a sickness period receives invalidity pension.Disabled people receive mobility allowance to pay for transport or to buy a special vehicle etc.Advantages - Why it is importantABRAR14

Now we will give an example to describe the problems a welfare state faces if the welfare planning is not done properly.

Let us take United Kingdom U.K. as the example.ABRAR15

An example united kingdomWhat has changed is our commitment to equality and justice? Inequality has nearly doubled in a generation. - Dr Simon Duffy about the welfare of U.K. ABRAR16

IN U.K. - Inequality has nearly doubled in a generationABRAR17

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Govt. of U.K. now spend much less on redistribution but spendmuch more on servicesABRAR20

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These trends seem particularly severe in the UKwhere they have pulled off the undesirable trick of being

The most unequal country in Europe Very hard working and

(c) Very unproductive.ABRAR22

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Since the banking crisis and 2010 election thingshave got even worse.ABRAR24

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Welfare state and BangladeshAs per the Constitution, Bangladesh must be a welfare state with quality health and education services to be ensured by the state. (The Daily Star, 2014)BUT is it actually achieved?Let some statistics collected from different sources to answer this questionABRAR28

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The Gini coefficient is a measure of statistical dispersion intended to represent the income distribution of a nation's residents, and is the most commonly used measure of inequalityABRAR30

Welfare state and Bangladesh

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Welfare state and Bangladesh

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Welfare state and BangladeshGovt. arranged Govt. hospital, free primary education, public transport for its citizen. Govt. of Bangladesh fails in ensuring justice to all. A welfare state must ensure Non-corrupted environment and accomplishment of their requirements where Bangladesh fails drastically. High effect of Red-Tapism, Nepotism in administrative structure and culture etc.

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So, what we need to do to?ABRAR34

We need to move our attention upstream - beyondservices, treatments and institutions for the sake of the mass people.

Local government can play a critical leadership to ensure social democracy, equality and others

This will require a change in our thinking about ownroles - a need for humility etc.ABRAR35

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A welfare is not a charity rather its the right of the citizens. We shouldnt make it feel to the poor like charity. Because-

Charity is not solidarity; it usually helps only isolated individuals, with no overall plan; and that is why, in the end, it is not productive.Charity divides a people into those who giveand those who receive.And they are the True leaders who consider all of their citizens as the CITIZEN Not Burden BUT ---ABRAR39

True leaders are hardly known to their followers.Next after them are the leaders people know and admire;after them, those they fear;after them, those they despise.

To give no trustis to get no trust.

When the work's done right, with no fuss or boasting,ordinary people say,Oh! we did it.ABRAR40

A PERFECT STATE DOESNT EXIST BUT ITS NOT EVEN UNAFFORDABLE. BECAUSE

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As welfare state generated in Europe, a good example of welfare state is found in Nordic countries. The Nordic countries or Nordics are a geographical and cultural region in Northern Europe and the North Atlantic, where they are most commonly known as Norden.Lets enjoy a video on that - ABRAR42

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