Development Flashcards
What is the Brandt line?
The line that divides the two economic halves of the world
What are some of the problems associated with categorizing countries according to the Brandt line?
It only focussed on economics and ignores social, environmental and political factors
Definition of development:
Attempt to increase the standard of living by focussing on social, political, economic and environmental factorS
Why do countries want to develop? Explain
1) increase standard of living:
{Living conditions and lifestyle, basic amenities}
2) increase quality of life
{material measurement, satisfaction beyond basic needs}
What is development measured by?
Economic and social indicators
Why are economic and social indicators an insufficient way to show accurate level of development
These factors don’t take into account political issues, religious freedom, gender equality
A synonym for “rich north” and “poor south”
Developed
Developing
What does HDI stand for?
Human development index
Name three indicators:
Literacy rate
Life expectancy
Per Capita income
What is the highest and lowest values on the HDI scale
Highest= 1
Lowest=0
What are the two modern indices used to measure development
HDI and QLI
State whether the following are high human development, low, or medium human development:
USA, SA, Zambia
USA=high
SA=medium
ZAMBIA=low
What does QLI stand for
Quality of life index
Name four indicators
Air pollution
Housing
Freedom of speech
Gender issues
What are the highest and lowest values?
Highest= 10
Lowest=1
Definition of sustainable development
Meets the needs of present generation without compromising needs of future generations
What does sustainable development attempt to achieve?
A balance between the development of all three factors (environment, Justice, economy) so they can be sustained and one does not supercede the other
Definition of appropriate
Correct for certain situations
Definitions of affordable
Within your financial needs
Carbon footprint:
Total set of greenhouse gas emissions cause by the burning of fossil fuels. Therefore sustaining a particular lifestyle
Carbon economy:
And economy that is dependant on the burning of fossil fuel
List ways in which you can reduce your carbon foot print in A) individual households
Buy local, organic produce
Purchase green electricity
B) local communities
Take public transport/walking/carpool
Recycling station
Awareness programmed
Organize litter clean ups
C) Government
Transportation initiative
Create laws
Introduce penalties
