Introduction to Poverty and Development

Question 1

Define development

Answer 1

Global development is linked with human development and international effort to reduce poverty and inequality and improve health, education and job opportunities around the world.

Question 2

Economic Development

Answer 2

Economic Development are programs, policies or activities that work together to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for a community.

Question 3

Sustainable Development

Answer 3

Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Question 4

Absolute poverty

Answer 4

When household income is below a certain level.
IMPOSSIBLE for the family/person to meet basic needs of life.

Question 5

Relative poverty

Answer 5

When households receive 50% less than average income.
Family/ person have money to buy ONLY basics.

Question 6

UN sustainable goals
definition
how many are

Answer 6

Provides a global blue print for dignity, peace and prosperity for people and the planet.
17 goals

Question 7

Why some countries are poor and other rich?

Answer 7

1. Quality of institutions and education
2. Their culture
3. Natural resources they have
4. Latitude they`re on
5. Government, polices, corruption
6. Geography
7. Diseases

Question 8

Indicators to measure poverty

Answer 8

Health:
- Child Mortality
- Nutrition

Education:
- Years of schooling
- enrollment

Living standards:
- Water
- Sanitation
- Electricity

HDI : Human Development Index
- Measures development
- Includes economic and social indicators
0 least – 1 best

Question 9

Importance of geographic location

Answer 9

Geographic location have large effects on income levels and income growth. Through their effects in transport cost, disease and agriculture, resources productivity.