uneven development

• what factors can causes uneven deveopment?

  • Historical
  • Physical
  • Economic
• How can historical factors lead to uneven development?

  • Colonialism - In 1700s a lot of the south was colonised by european countries in order to access raw materials - the countries where badly affected and only gained independance in the 1900s
  • Political conflict may impact trading - if you trade with wealthy countries, you will get wealthy
• What economic factors cause uneven development?

  • LICs struggle to trade raw materials for a good price - they cannot economically develop
  • Due to the poverty cycle, LICs who are not being treated well by other countries will struggle to escape poverty as wealthy countries continue to grow and develop
• What physical factors cause uneven development?

  • Climate such as high temps and lack of fresh water can leave countries with poor working conditions
  • Areas prone to natural disasters are constantly facing destruction and damage which limits their development as infrastructure is damaged
  • Some land locked countries cant access traid routes
• What are consequences with uneven development?

  • Development gap within society widens - ie in Nigeria the poor are becoming poorer
  • Many LICs may depend on HICs for aid
  • International migration occurs due to uneven development