Global development

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    • What is uneven development?
      Uneven development refers to the unequal distribution of economic, social, and political development across regions or countries.
    • What is HDI?

      Human Development Index
    • What three factors are measured for HDI?
      Life expectancy, years of education, income per person
    • What is GDP?

      Gross Domestic Product, how many services and goods have been produced in a year.
    • What is bottom-up development?
      Local communities leading development initiatives.
    • What is top-down development?
      Government led projects to increase development.
    • What are advantages and disadvantages of bottom-up development?
      Advantages: Local ownership, community engagement, sustainable development, targeted for people’s needs. Disadvantages: Time-consuming, lack of coordination, potential for inefficiency, lower budget.
    • What are advantages and disadvantages of top-down development?
      Advantages: Efficient decision-making, clear direction. Disadvantages: Lack of input from lower levels, potential for disconnect from reality.
    • What is global development?
      Global development refers to the process of improving the economic, social, and political conditions of people around the world, particularly in developing countries.
    • What is bilateral aid?
      Foreign aid given directly from one country to another.
    • What is multilateral aid?
      Foreign aid provided by multiple countries or international organizations to support development projects or address global challenges.
    • What is governmental aid?
      Financial assistance provided by the government to individuals, organizations, or countries in need.
    • What is voluntary aid?
      Assistance provided willingly without expectation of payment, usually by charities.
    • What initiative promotes girls' education in Africa?
      African Girls Education Initiative (AGEI)
    • How does the African Girls Education Initiative (AGEI) improve the school environment?
      By providing equipment and solar-powered laptops
    • What women's rights issues are addressed by the AGEI?
      Birth registration, early marriage, and nutrition
    • What health initiatives has UNICEF implemented?
      Local Immunisation Days (LIDs) and National Immunisation Days (NIDs)
    • What is the purpose of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) strategy?
      To reduce infant mortality through vaccination programmes
    • What does UNICEF promote to improve health and nutrition?
      Sale of mosquito nets
    • What is the goal of the Integrated Basic Services (IBS) scheme?
      To increase household food security
    • How does the IBS scheme help households facing food insecurity?
      By stockpiling reserves of food for distribution
    • What are some international strategies to reduce uneven development?
      • 'Make Poverty History' campaign
      • Actions by multilateral aid organizations like UNICEF
    • What is one of the popular campaigns aimed at reducing uneven development?
      'Make Poverty History'
    • What role does UNICEF play in addressing uneven development?
      Initiates various strategies for improvement
    • How do the strategies of UNICEF contribute to education and health improvements?
      By integrating education and health initiatives
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