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Rights-based approach to development
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<p>Rights-based approach to development is promoted by many <a href="/facts/List_of_development_aid_agencies/weWDsaXH">development agencies</a> and <a href="/facts/Non-governmental_organizations/qxQSsxsI">non-governmental organizations</a> (NGOs) to achieve a positive transformation of power relations among the various development actors. This practice blurs the distinction between <a href="/facts/Human_rights/WMW5XCdM">human rights</a> and <a href="/facts/Economic_development/4KRrMBaM">economic development</a>. There are two stakeholder groups in rights-based development—the rights holders (who do not experience full rights) and the duty bearers (the institutions obligated to fulfill the holders' rights). Rights-based approaches aim at strengthening the capacity of duty bearers and empower the rights holders. </p>