2 ways war and conflict affect the process of development Flashcards
how does war and conflct impact development through economic damage
wars are costly in terms of rebuilding the infrastructure damaged by conflict which in turn hinders the process of reestablishing economic growth. moreovver business often stops or slows down in a war torn country as its unsafe, resulting in a corresponding downturn in employment and income
what is an additional impact of war and conflict on war torn countries
Death & displacement
Wars lead to huge losses of life.
Also, can lead to huge displacement which results in immediate problems related to temporary accommodation. these places often have poor sanitation which allows for disease to easily spread
damage ito the environment
conflict can also prevent the process of development by causing damage to the environment. wars often have long term effects on the environment such as unexploded mines left on agricultural land which leaves it unusable.
damage to the environment 2
the use of explosives can lead to large scale pollution in the air and water in some areas. consequently, the living conditions of the area become even more unsafe and can result in water shortages which is costly for the country to repair.