Developing a Viable Strategy of Solving the Problems of Poverty in the Light of Human Rights

Fidelis Kwazu is a catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Onitsha. He holds degrees in Philosophy and Theology from the Urban University, Rome and a doctoral degree in Social Ethics from the University of Würzburg (Germany).

«Fidelis presents in his work a very remarkable analysis of poverty and Human Rights. It is the integration of Amartya Sen’s and Martha Nussbaum’s Capabilities approach with the principle of solidarity as practiced in Igboland. Fidelis has made an important contribution to knowledge here which is invaluable to students of various fields of inquiry as well as more advanced scholars and professionals engaged in the fight against the abuses of Human Rights and mitigation of poverty.» (Dr. Uchenna Okeja, Department of Philosophy, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main)

• Contents: The description of poverty and Human Rights – Oppression and denial of Human Rights contributing to poverty – Oppression and exploitation of the poor as a systemic injustice rooted in socio-political and cultural structures – Weak government, political instability and corruption – Mismanagement of Nigeria’s resources – Colonization and capitalism in Nigeria breeding poverty – Ways of alleviating poverty – Capabilities approach with solidarity as viable strategy to poverty alleviation.