Development - The concept of development Flashcards
1
Q
what are the characteristics of developed countries?
A
- first world
- industrialised
- high income
- the north
- high human development index (HDI 0,8+)
- more economically developed countries (MEDCS)
- the haves
- rich world
2
Q
what are the characteristics of developed countries?
A
- third world
- industrialising
- low income
- the south
- low human development index (HDI 0,8+)
- less economically developed countries (MEDCS)
- the haves nots
- poor world
3
Q
give another name for the north-south divide line
A
the brandt line
4
Q
what is development?
A
use of tech and resources to improve quality of life in a country.
5
Q
what is infrastructure?
A
road, rails, air links, utilities and services for water, electricity, sanitation, telephones.
6
Q
what is sanitation?
A
clean sewage system and safe water.
7
Q
what is sustainable development?
A
development which improves economic, social and environmental objectives and wellbeing without compromising future generations.
