dynamic development

• What does development mean in the context of a country?

  Improvement for the people living there
• What are the different aspects of development?

  • Economic development: growth and wealth
  • Social development: standard of living improvements
  • Environmental development: management and protection of the environment
• Which country is more developed, France or Ethiopia?

  France
• Why is measuring development challenging?

  • Includes many different factors
  • Difficult to compare across countries
• What does GDP stand for?

  Gross Domestic Product
• What does GDP measure?

  Total value of goods and services produced
• What does GNI per capita indicate?

  Income per person in a country
• What are the consequences of uneven development?

  • Differences in wealth
  • Variations in health care access
  • Disparities in education levels
• How much higher is the GNI per capita in the UK compared to Chad?

  20 times higher
• How does health care differ between developed and less developed countries?

  Developed countries have better health care
• What is the life expectancy difference between the UK and Chad?

  Almost 30 years
• How does education duration compare between the UK and Chad?

  UK spends more than twice as long
• What are the classifications of countries based on development?

  • Low-Income Developing Countries (LIDCs)
  • Advanced Countries (ACs)
  • Emerging and Developing Countries (EDCs)
• What characterizes Low-Income Developing Countries (LIDCs)?

  Very low GNI per capita
• What is the economic basis of LIDCs?

  Primarily based on primary industry
• What characterizes Advanced Countries (ACs)?

  High GNI per capita and living standards
• What is the economic basis of Advanced Countries (ACs)?

  Based on tertiary and quaternary industry
• What characterizes Emerging and Developing Countries (EDCs)?

  Economy moving from primary to secondary industry
• What is a natural hazard?

  A natural process causing potential harm
• How do natural hazards affect development?

  They require spending on rebuilding efforts
• What physical factors affect a country's development?

  • Poor climate reduces food production
  • Few natural resources limit income
  • Poor location increases transport costs
  • Natural hazards require rebuilding funds
• What political factors affect development?

  • Corruption hinders infrastructure development
  • Unstable governments deter investment
  • Misguided investments can stall progress
• How does trade influence development?

  • Exporting goods boosts economic performance
  • Importing goods can hinder economic growth
  • Trade patterns affect income generation
• How does education impact development?

  • Produces a skilled workforce
  • Increases individual earning potential
  • Provides government revenue for development
• How does disease and healthcare affect development?

  • Natural hazards can lead to disasters
  • Frequent disasters require costly recovery
• What is the impact of a poor climate on development?

  Reduces food production and quality of life
• How do few natural resources affect a country's economy?

  Limits products available for sale
• How does being landlocked affect a country's development?

  Increases transport costs and difficulties
• How does corruption in government affect development?

  Hinders infrastructure and facility improvements
• What is a trade deficit?

  Negative balance of trade
• How does education contribute to economic development?

  Creates a skilled workforce for production
• How do natural disasters impact a country's finances?

  Require significant funds for recovery
• What are the human factors affecting development?

  • Education levels
  • Government stability
  • Trade relationships
  • Health care access
• What is a natural hazard?

  A natural process causing potential harm
• How does a natural disaster differ from a natural hazard?

  A disaster has actually occurred
• Why do countries like Bangladesh spend a lot of money after disasters?

  They need to rebuild after disasters
• What can prevent countries from developing despite having natural resources?

  Lack of money to develop infrastructure
• How do natural hazards affect a country's ability to import goods?

  They make importing goods more difficult
• What is one human factor that influences development?

  Conflict
• How does war affect healthcare in a country?

  It worsens healthcare and increases mortality