Development Flashcards
Population Structure
The number (or percent) of people in a country in age group (eg. 10-14). It also shows the percentage of males/females
Demographic data
All data linked to population changes: birth rate, death rate etc.
Birth Rate
Number of lives births per 1000 people per year
Death Rate
Number of deaths per 1000 people per year
Dependency Ratio
Proportion of people below (0-14) and above (over 65) normal working age. Its calculated by:
πππ’ππ+πΈππππππ¦/πππππππ πππ π₯ 100
Fertility Rate
Average number of births per woman in her reproductive life
Infant Mortality
Number of children (less than 1 year old) per 1000 live births who die
before their 1st birthday
Life Expectancy
Average number of years a person can expect to live
Maternal Mortality
Number of mothers per 100,000 who die in childbirth
What is development?
the economic, social and political progress of a country
What is globalization?
the process where places become more interconnected as a result of the increase in the global trade of goods and global companies
What is a TNC?
A company that provides and sells products in more than one country
What is inequality?
extreme differences between poverty and wealth
What do IGOs stand for?
Inter-governmental organisations
What are IGOs?
International groups, made up of a number of different countries who play a large part in the making of international laws
Why do we need IGOs? (Give 1 reason)
-to allow for cooperation between different states while allowing them to maintain their sovereignity.
-it keeps states/individuals accountable for injustice
-fosters peace and maintains international law
Give an example of an Environment IGO
The Intergovernmental panel on climate change
Give an example of an Economic IGO
The world bank
Give an example of a Health IGO
World Health Organisation
Give an example of a Security IGO
The UN Security Council
Give an example of a Trade IGO
The World Trade Organisation
What is the purpose of The Intergovernmental panel on climate change?
They research climate change to provide governments with information for making climate related policies
What is the purpose of The World Bank?
They help developing countries achieve sustainable growth by lending money to their governments
What is the purpose of the World Health Organisation?
To promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable
What is the purpose of The UN Security Council?
To maintain international peace and security
What is the purpose of the The World Trade Organisation?
To help trade flow as freely as possible
What is a migrant?
A person who moves from one place to another
What is an immigrant?
A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
What is an emigrant?
A person who leaves their own country to permanently live in another country
What is forced migration?
When someone has no choice to leave their country as they may fear harm or death
What is voluntary migration?
When someone chooses to leave their home for a better life
What is a refugee?
Someone who must leave their home are for their own safety and survival
What is an asylum seeker?
Someone who must leave their home for their own safety and survival. They are waiting for a decision so see if they can stay in a safe country
What is remittance
Money sent home by migrants to their families
What is push factor?
Something that motivates a person to migrate away from their country
What is pull factor?
Something that motivates a person to move to a new country
What challenges do refugees and asylum seekers face? (name 3)
-racism
-language barrier
-cost of moving
-visa issues
-accommodation
What does IMF stand for?
The International Monetary Fund
What is the purpose of the IMF?
promote global economic growth and financial stability
Give evidence for the world bank aiding projects
They gave loan grants to the Nigeria Electricity and Gas Improvement project
Give evidence for the IMF providing money for countries facing hardships
They approved a $6 billion Extended Fund Facility for Pakistan
