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
