M2 topic 2 part 1: development geography Flashcards
what are the 6 dimensions of development
economic social cultural political full life opportunities ecological sustainability
what type of countries are most 1st world country (3)
western countries
capitalist
democratic
what type of countries were most 2nd world country (2)
socialist
eastern European countries
what type of countries are most 3rd world country
new independent colonial states
what type of countries are most 4th world country
poorest countries singled out by the UN
what term is used for richer countries
More economically developed country (M.E.D.C)
what term is used for poorer countries
less economically developed country (L.E.D.C)
what plan did the UN place in order to solve global issues
the sustainable development goals
list examples of some sustainable development goals (4)
SDG 1- no poverty
SDG 11- sustainable cities/communities
SDG 13 - protect the planet
SDG 16 - peace and justice
why do poor nations have trouble developing
they cant break out of the vicious cycle of poverty
what are the steps of the vicious poverty cycle (4)
low income
low savings
little investment in capital
low level of productive efficiency
how can someone get out of the vicious cycle of poverty
outside intervention
list examples of of outside intervention (3)
world vision
save the children
40 hr famine
what things must be considered when discussing development (3)
scale
internal and external factors
complexity
why must scale be considered when discussing development
issues on a local scale may be different to issues on a national scale
why must internal and external factors be considered when discussing development
because certain factors may be the cause of poverty
why must complexity be considered when discussing development
as complex interrelationships exists between factors that contribute to poverty and lack of development
what are some internal factors that may effect a countries development
resource base
political instability
which countries are the emerging economies right now
BRIC and MINT nations
which nations are BRIC nations (4)
Brasil
Russia
India
China
which nations are MINT nations (4)
Mexico
Indonesia
Nigeria
Turkey
what types of foreign aid are there (4)
bilateral
multilateral
tide aid
united
what is bilateral aid
an agreement of aid between two countries
what is multilateral aid
an agreement of aid between 3 or more countries
