Development Dilemmas Flashcards
1
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What’s GDP
A
Gross domestic product
It measures the value of goods and services produced in a country
2
Q
What’s HDI
A
Human development index
Combines the data of:
- Life expectancy
- Education
- Income
3
Q
Name 6 development dilemmas that Uganda face
A
Landlocked corruption Aids conflict youth coffee prices
4
Q
What’s rostows modernisation theory
A
Explains the 5 stages to a modern life
Traditional Pre-takeoff takeoff Drive to maturity High mass consumption
5
Q
Difference between a top down and bottom up development
A
top down, large amount of money from the government. Bottom up, small scale
6
Q
Give an example of a bottom up and top down development scheme
A
bottom up: wateraid installing hand pumps
top down: Large hydro electric power dam, three gorges dam
7
Q
give benefits and drawbacks of three gorges dam
A
1.3 million had to relocate
species gone extinct
polluted and flooding
help power industries
flood control
improve trade
