Future Directions in Rights-Based Development
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-hm-rght-dv-09
About the Article
Rights-based development is an evolving field that adapts to shifting global challenges and opportunities. This article explores emerging trends shaping the future of Rights-Based Approaches (RBAs), including digital innovation, data-driven decision-making, intersectionality, climate justice, and community-led development. Case studies from Kenya, India, Honduras, the Pacific Islands, and Nigeria illustrate how these innovations expand access, strengthen accountability, and foster inclusion. The discussion highlights how mobile platforms, blockchain, and data analytics enhance transparency, while intersectional approaches address overlapping inequalities. Climate justice integrates sustainability with human rights advocacy, and youth engagement emerges as a driving force for long-term impact. By embracing participatory, ethical, and innovative models, RBAs can remain at the forefront of equitable and sustainable development practice.
Key Topics
- Emerging trends in rights-based development
- Digital technologies and data-driven decision-making
- Intersectionality and inclusive development
- Climate justice and human rights
- Community-led innovation and social entrepreneurship
- Youth engagement for sustainability
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Future Directions in Rights-Based Development. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-hm-rght-dv-09
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