human development

Question 1

define human development

Answer 1

creating an environment in which people can develop to their full potential and lead productive, creative lives according to their needs and interests. It is about expanding people’s choices and enhancing capabilities (the range of things people can be and do), having access to knowledge, health and a decent standard of living, and participating in the life of their community and decisions affecting their lives​

Question 2

capabilities of human development
include in hd answers

Answer 2

• lead long and healthy lives
• lead productive and creative lives according to their needs and interests
• have access to knowledge and expand their choices and capabilities
• have access to the resources needed for a decent standard of living (such as housing and a reliable food and water supply)
• participate in the life of the community
• participate in the decisions that affect their lives

Question 3

be able to lead a long and healthy life

Answer 3

• have access to healthcare eg vaccinations for preventable diseases (measles) or having a gp close by
• live in a healthy environment eg clean drinking water, house with heating, cooling and cooking facilities
• live in a country that is free from discrimination and violence
• health literacy - understand how to avoid/decrease your chances of contracting certain diseases eg STIs

Question 4

lead productive and creative lives accoring to your needs and interests

Answer 4

examples
- pursue a career that you love and are passionate about
- volunteer to be part of environmental group that helps rid the ocean of plastics
- have security in old age
- live in a place that is free from discrimination (no discrimination in the workplace)

Question 5

have access to knowledge and expand their choices and capabilities

Answer 5

• capabilities: the range of things people can be and do
• when people have access to knowledge that leads to an increase in the choices they have in their lives and therefore their capabilities
• have access to full quality primary and secondary education
• access to tertiary education
• be able to do a traineeship or apprenticeship
• access to ICT training
• access to programs that act to improve the health and wellbeing of the people in your community

Question 6

have access to resources needed for a decent standard of living

Answer 6

• resources are materials avaliable to us that help us achieve our needs
• people having access to products and services that enable them to live a relatively comfortable life
• food, healthcare, clothing, clean water, shelter, sanitation such as clean toilets, safe and clean environment

Question 7

participate in the life of the community

Answer 7

• cultural activities such as celebrations and festivals
• take part in sport or recreational activities
• to contribute to community action such as assisting the elderly
• to work to protect the environment
• to be part of community groups such as a mothers group of youth group
• freedom from violence
• have societal respect and dignity
• to be able to relax and have fun

Question 8

be able to participate in decisions that affect their lives

Answer 8

• when they marry and who they marry
• when they have children
• the type of work they do
• to be free of gender inequality through empowerment of women
• to be able to vote in elections
• to be able to access the justice and legal systems