Development Flashcards

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Population Structure

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The number (or percent) of people in a country in age group (eg. 10-14). It also shows the percentage of males/females

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Demographic data

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All data linked to population changes: birth rate, death rate etc.

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Birth Rate

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Number of lives births per 1000 people per year

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Death Rate

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Number of deaths per 1000 people per year

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Dependency Ratio

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Proportion of people below (0-14) and above (over 65) normal working age. Its calculated by:
π‘Œπ‘œπ‘’π‘›π‘”+πΈπ‘™π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘™π‘¦/π‘Šπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘˜π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘Žπ‘”π‘’ π‘₯ 100

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Fertility Rate

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Average number of births per woman in her reproductive life

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Infant Mortality

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Number of children (less than 1 year old) per 1000 live births who die
before their 1st birthday

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Life Expectancy

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Average number of years a person can expect to live

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9
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Maternal Mortality

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Number of mothers per 100,000 who die in childbirth

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10
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What is development?

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the economic, social and political progress of a country

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What is globalization?

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the process where places become more interconnected as a result of the increase in the global trade of goods and global companies

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What is a TNC?

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A company that provides and sells products in more than one country

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13
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What is inequality?

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extreme differences between poverty and wealth

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14
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What do IGOs stand for?

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Inter-governmental organisations

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What are IGOs?

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International groups, made up of a number of different countries who play a large part in the making of international laws

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Why do we need IGOs? (Give 1 reason)

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-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

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17
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Give an example of an Environment IGO

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The Intergovernmental panel on climate change

18
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Give an example of an Economic IGO

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The world bank

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Give an example of a Health IGO

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World Health Organisation

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Give an example of a Security IGO

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The UN Security Council

21
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Give an example of a Trade IGO

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The World Trade Organisation

22
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What is the purpose of The Intergovernmental panel on climate change?

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They research climate change to provide governments with information for making climate related policies

23
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What is the purpose of The World Bank?

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They help developing countries achieve sustainable growth by lending money to their governments

24
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What is the purpose of the World Health Organisation?

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To promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable

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What is the purpose of The UN Security Council?
To maintain international peace and security
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What is the purpose of the The World Trade Organisation?
To help trade flow as freely as possible
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What is a migrant?
A person who moves from one place to another
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What is an immigrant?
A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
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What is an emigrant?
A person who leaves their own country to permanently live in another country
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What is forced migration?
When someone has no choice to leave their country as they may fear harm or death
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What is voluntary migration?
When someone chooses to leave their home for a better life
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What is a refugee?
Someone who must leave their home are for their own safety and survival
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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
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What is remittance
Money sent home by migrants to their families
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What is push factor?
Something that motivates a person to migrate away from their country
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What is pull factor?
Something that motivates a person to move to a new country
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What challenges do refugees and asylum seekers face? (name 3)
-racism -language barrier -cost of moving -visa issues -accommodation
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What does IMF stand for?
The International Monetary Fund
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What is the purpose of the IMF?
promote global economic growth and financial stability
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Give evidence for the world bank aiding projects
They gave loan grants to the Nigeria Electricity and Gas Improvement project
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Give evidence for the IMF providing money for countries facing hardships
They approved a $6 billion Extended Fund Facility for Pakistan