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How should social welfare evolve? Sami Zaki, Rasha Salem and Nour Oueidat identified 3 imperatives to encourage economic participation, change public perception and support sustainability. Read their report. #SocialWelfareModel

How should social welfare evolve? Sami Zaki, Rasha Salem and Nour Oueidat identified 3 imperatives to encourage economic participation, change public perception and support sustainability. Read their report. #SocialWelfareModel

"The Hypocrisy of Social Welfare Organizations: It is a stark reality that the very organizations purporting to champion the cause of social welfare and justice often perpetuate inequities within their own ranks. Policies devised by these organizations ostensibly aimed at promoting equality and fairness, in reality, disproportionately benefit the upper echelons of management, while the dedicated implementation teams are left to bear the brunt of the workload without commensurate recognition or compensation. This egregious disparity raises fundamental questions about the sincerity of these organizations' commitments to social welfare. How can they credibly claim to advocate for the marginalized and disenfranchised when they fail to address the glaring injustices within their own structures? We demand that social welfare organizations acknowledge and address these inconsistencies, prioritizing the welfare and dignity of their implementation teams. Only through genuine accountability and reform can they regain the trust and credibility essential to their mission. #JusticeInOrganizations #EqualityForAll #SocialWelfareIntegrity"

Welfare dependency and social unrest are complex issues rooted in the psychological and social fabric of communities. Welfare policies, designed to provide a safety net for those in need, often foster dependency rather than self-sufficiency. Prolonged dependency can lead to a diminished sense of agency, low self-esteem, and learned helplessness. This phenomenon is evident in the Northern Territory, where welfare programs like BasicsCard were implemented to promote responsible financial behaviour but backfired as it implicitly communicated a lack of trust in individuals' ability to manage their own affairs. Social unrest is often a symptom of deeper psychological and social issues, such as marginalisation or deprivation of agency. Top-down welfare policies can exacerbate feelings of alienation, particularly when perceived as paternalistic or discriminatory. In the Northern Territory, the Intervention, or Northern Territory Emergency Response, failed to involve affected communities in decision-making processes, leading to widespread resentment and resistance. Economic theories highlight the importance of incentives and the unintended consequences of well-meaning welfare programs. Welfare programs that lack proper incentives for self-improvement create dependency traps, perpetuating dependency and contributing to social unrest. Personality traits and individual differences play a significant role in how people respond to welfare policies. Effective welfare policies should be tailored to support diverse needs and promote personal growth and development. From a security perspective, proactive community engagement and empowerment are essential for maintaining social stability. Welfare policies that prioritize control and restriction over support and empowerment exacerbate social tensions. A more effective approach would involve empowering communities through education, job training, and supportive services. #economics #welfare #Welfaredepdendency #Dependency #socialunrest #crime #imposedpoverty #basicscard #indenturedservitude #slavery #racialcontrol #corporatewelfare #taxpayerfundedbillionaires

Can social programs get more people into the workforce? Sami Zaki, Rasha Salem and Nour Oueidat think so. In this report, they describe a new social welfare model that encourages economic participation and social development and promotes prosperity for all. #SocialWelfareModel

The Northern Territory of Australia faces a complex challenge in balancing social welfare provision and maintaining economic health. Welfare dependency is a result of historical, social, and economic factors, particularly in Indigenous communities. These disparities lead to higher unemployment rates, lower educational attainment, and limited access to essential services compared to the broader Australian population. This has entrenched a cycle of dependency on social welfare programs, straining public resources and dampening economic growth. Social welfare systems were originally designed to provide a safety net for the most vulnerable, but when individuals or communities become entrenched in welfare dependency, it leads to a sense of disenfranchisement and erodes the social fabric. To achieve sustainable economic health, the region must address the underlying causes of welfare dependency, unlocking the potential for increased productivity and innovation. Innovative approaches to welfare reform have been implemented in the Northern Territory, such as community-based initiatives that focus on education and skill development to push Indigenous populations into the workforce and start their own businesses. Programs like the Indigenous Rangers Program also provide employment and allow participants to contribute to the conservation of their ancestral lands. The debate over welfare dependency and economic health is deeply philosophical, touching on fundamental questions of justice, equality, and the role of the state in ensuring the well-being of its citizens. Achieving a balance between providing social welfare and ensuring economic health requires policies that address the root causes of welfare dependency, fostering economic environments without relying on an ever-expanding welfare state or taxpayer-funded NGOs. Tackling welfare dependency in the Northern Territory is a critical step towards ensuring both the social welfare of its residents and the economic health of the region. #economics #welfare #dependency #interventionism #disenfranchisement

When social welfare programs empower individuals, it’s a win-win for the broader economy and society. Sami Zaki, Rasha Salem and Nour Oueidat believe a new model for social welfare can help countries pursue economic and social development, sustainability and more. Details are in their report on a new #SocialWelfareModel.

When social welfare programs empower individuals, it’s a win-win for the broader economy and society. A new model for social welfare can help countries pursue economic and social development, sustainability and more.

The economic and societal implications of overloading welfare systems in Australian states and territories, particularly the Northern Territory, are complex. Excessive welfare spending can create perverse incentives, undermining economic productivity. In the Northern Territory, large segments of the population rely on government assistance due to socio-economic challenges, leading to an environment of dependency. Contemporary judicial and philosophical principles emphasise fairness in resource distribution, but finding a balance between supporting the disadvantaged and discouraging individual effort is difficult. Long-term welfare dependence can lead to psychological distress, social dysfunction, and increased social isolation. Security professionals emphasise the correlation between high welfare dependency and increased social unrest, and personality differences influence reactions to welfare policies. Policymakers must craft policies that respect individual dignity while promoting economic and social health to prevent economic decline and social fragmentation in Australian states. This is critical for the welfare of not just the Northern Territory but all Australian states, as they navigate modern governance and the predictable failures of social welfare. #economics #overloads #welfare #dependency #economicoverloads

Social assistance doesn’t have to be a one-way relationship. “A new social welfare model” describes how programs can be designed to support national economic and social goals and vulnerable populations. See how a new #SocialWelfareModel could create prosperity for all. https://lnkd.in/g_GUAJ44