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the role of non-financial resources and resources that can be mobilised from
the private sector for ESC rights objectives.
Non-financial resources (natural, human, informational, organisational and
cultural resources) can also contribute significantly to the State’s resource
basket.11 Some scholars also include cultural and scientific resources within
financial and human resources.12 While the role of different non-financial
resources in the realisation of individual rights may not always be clearly
delineated, it is argued that the overall realisation of ESC rights would be
significantly enhanced by State mobilisation of such resources.13 To this effect,
utilisation of non-financial resources such as information, access to land and
water, the human resources of the community and the State, and technology
can make a significant contribution to the realisation of these rights.14 While
these resources are often more effectively used in conjunction with financial
resources, they can contribute to the realisation of ESC rights in a number of
ways on their own, and therefore need to be fully factored into the resource
model.
3.2.2 A cross-disciplinary model of ‘maximum available resources’
As discussed in Chapter 1, globalisation has transformed the capacity and role
of the State in effectively implementing human rights-related public policy
programmes and activities. Within this context, this section presents a robust
model of ‘maximum available resources’ developed by combining relevant
elements of law, economics, public policy and public finance. The model
addresses the key questions of what resources are potentially available to the
State and how these resources could be most effectively allocated and utilised
for the realisation of ESC rights.
11
Robertson, above n 1, 695-696; Robert E Robertson, 'Nutrition , human rights and
resources' (1996) 21 Food Policy 57-71.
12
Skogly, above n 6, 404.
13
Robertson, above n 1, 697.
14
Ibid., 695-696.
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