Causes Of Limited Development Flashcards
Intro
The world issue I have studied is limited development
Bg: Level of development, measure how well country is doing compared to others. We look at indicators. 3 key was is POLITICAL ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL
List of factors: lack of quality education, poor health, external debt, poor infrastructure, corrupt government and incompetent governments
Line of argument: not just one that caused limited development but some are more significant
Poor health explains
Healthcare systems and health are key in development. Absence makes poor economy. Limits working individuals. Life expectancy can be a measurement.
Which country has a large prevalence of malaria and has a life expectancy of __ compared to the UKs __ years old.
Pakistan
66
80
14 years difference
Lack of quality education explain
Can teach non violent behaviour and learning for important job roles. Strong workforce and minimal violence. Lack of quality education more likely to suffer weak economy and more violence
Niger has the worst education in Africa with 0.___ the lowest rate on the list at __._% compared to the UKs __% literacy rate
0.528
28.7%
99%
More likely to have better education by 3.4 x approximate
External Debt explain
Less economically developed they borrow money from countries and organisations. World Bank/international money fund. High interest rates leading to debt. Priority over public spending
Albanias debt as a percentage of GPD in 20__ was __._% and Albania is classified as the _th poorest in Europe.
2022
67.6%
4th
Struggles with electricity provision, high hate crime and poor modern tech
Less focus on public, blocker of development
Poor infrastructure explain
Poor infrastructure, transportation of goods is problem. Widespread of good electricity is difficult. Effects on healthcare and education institutions
The world bank report on infrastructure in Africa has found that the continent ranks bottom for poor infrastructure. Stats show that 1 in 3 Africa face water insecurity?
True
Corrupt government explain
Bad things for their country for their own self gain. Wrongdoings like embezzlement. Money for public isn’t used. Underfunding in key institutions
According to who, how much is lost each year to corrupt governments?
World Economic Forum
$3.6 trillion
Incompetent government explain
Too much focus elsewhere or are ill-prepared for running country. Not beneficial for country. Vanity projects. More poverty and debt.