Chapter 3 | Page 101 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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