ch 9 (HHD)

Question 1

Human Development:

Answer 1

Creating an environment in which people can develop to their full potential, and lead productive, creative lives in accordance with their needs and interests. It is about expanding people’s choices and enhancing capabilities, having access to knowledge, health and a decent standard of living, and participating in their community, and decisions affecting lives.

Question 2

Health development index

Answer 2

• The HDI is a tool developed by the United Nations to rank countries based on their social and economic development. It has 3 dimensions (a long and healthy life, knowledge & a decent standard of living) and 4 indicators (life expectancy at birth, mean years of schooling, expected years of schooling and GNI per capita).

Question 3

HDI dimensions

Answer 3

long and healthy life
knowledge
a decent standard of living

Question 4

long and healthy life

Answer 4

life expectancy at birth

Question 5

knowledge

Answer 5

mean years of schooling

expected years of schooling.

Question 6

a decent standard of living

Answer 6

Gross National Income per capita.

Question 7

pros HDI

Answer 7

○ It is not one dimensional ;it combines dimensions of health ,education and living standards.
○ The HDI has captured the attention of media, policy makers, communities and individuals. As a result, it has raised awareness of the importance of human development.
○ It makes comparison easier, as numerous statistics do not have to be sorted through and compared.

Question 8

Limitations of HDI

Answer 8

The rating between 0 and 1 do not tell us anything about the individual dimensions.

The HDI, although moving beyond economic indicators, is still based on averages. Therefore it does not provide an indication of the inequalities that exist within countries.

The HDI only reflects selected aspects of human development and therefore does not capture the richness and depth of human development.