development case studies

• What case study is discussed in the video?

  Malawi
• Why is Malawi considered a low-income country?

  It is not very well developed
• What are the physical and environmental factors affecting Malawi's development?

  • Climate change impacts
  • Landlocked geographical position
  • Rural isolation of the population
  • Pollution (water, air, land)
• How does climate change affect Malawi's water availability?

  It decreases the amount of water available
• What is a consequence of decreased water availability in Malawi?

  Reduced food production
• What is the impact of increased temperatures in Malawi?

  Higher incidence of diseases
• What geographical feature makes Malawi landlocked?

  It is away from the coast
• How does being landlocked affect Malawi's trade?

  It complicates trade logistics
• What percentage of Malawi's population is rural?

  85 percent
• What does rural isolation mean for Malawi's economy?

  Limited access to manufactured products
• What types of pollution does Malawi suffer from?

  Water, air, and land pollution
• What are the economic issues Malawi faces?

  • Negative terms of trade
  • High import costs
  • Low export value
  • Dependence on loans
• What does "terms of trade" refer to?

  Comparison of import and export values
• What does negative terms of trade mean for Malawi?

  Imports exceed exports significantly
• Why does Malawi need to borrow money?

  To cover high import costs
• How does global trade affect Malawi's economy?

  It limits access to fair trade
• What is the role of tariffs in global trade for Malawi?

  They hinder Malawi's manufactured goods
• What is neo-colonialism in the context of Malawi?

  TNCs control land and profits
• How do cash crops affect Malawi's economy?

  Profits often leave the country
• What challenge does fluctuating commodity prices pose for Malawi?

  It complicates economic planning
• What are the main reasons Malawi is considered a "switched-off" country?

  • Low-income status
  • Limited trade opportunities
  • Environmental challenges
  • Economic dependency on raw materials
• What type of country is Malawi classified as?

  Low-income country
• Why is it important to classify Malawi correctly in studies?

  To understand its development challenges