International development (pt.1), pg. 92-93 Flashcards
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Define development
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Making life better for people by improving things such as their healthcare, food, education, housing. This helps people to have higher living standards and a better quality of life.
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What are MEDCs/HICs?
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More Economically Developed Countries(MEDC)/High Income Countries(HIC)
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What are LEDCs/LICs?
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Less Economically Developed Countries(LEDC)/Low Income Countries(LIC)
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Define international development(points)
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Aid and Debt Birth rate Cultural factors Social factors Trade MEDC's/HIC's NICs/MIC's LIC's/LEDC's Global Infrastructure GNP GDP HDI Pollution Economic growth Economic sectors 1,2,3,4 Physician density Urbanisation Industrialisation Disease control Healthcare Conflict Wars Technology advancements Job opportunities Population growth