case study for devolpmewnt Flashcards
why is there uneven devolpment in Italy
North-South divide with the north being rich and affluent with industrial centres (the core) and the south being poor with more agriculture (the periphery
what is its population
60 million
GDP per capita
30 thousand
issues south vs north
Poverty, inadequate housing & poor physical infrastructure characterise the south whereas the north has better quality housing and services.
three things the north has Better
Northern Italy accounts for 90% of Italy’s exports and is close to European markets 2% of population but accounts for 10% GDP. Lots of jobs in manufacturing
Good supplies of energy in the form of natural gas and HEP from the Alps
3 things about the south
Mainly agriculture employment leading to migration in search of work. The climate is not ideal for agriculture
poor access due to mountains terrain
poor transport links
why is it hard to get to south Italy
poor transport links
what is the population and unemployment in south Italy
Has 37% of the population, 22% unemployed.
why is it hard to govern south Italy
Corruption and Mafia control makes good governance difficult
what are the attempted solutions
- New motorways built
- New irrigation schemes to allow better growth of tomatoes and citrus fruits
- Some manufacturing and car production has relocated to the south
