Methods of development (p156)

Question 1

Economic growth is being accompanied by activities that contribute to an improvement in the standard of living. Name the 6 methods.

Answer 1

1) Attract new business
2) Building community capacity
3) Expand local markets
4) Use outdated facilities
5) Promote direct investment
6) Natural resources

Question 2

Define ‘attracting new business’

Answer 2

It generates employment
New business identifies local needs and satisfies local needs

Question 3

Define ‘building community capacity’

Answer 3

Community develop skills to provide for their own basic needs, not relying on the government for everything

Question 4

Define ‘expanding local markets’ and what the local government needs to do to expand it

Answer 4

The local government needs to:
1) identify local resources
2) market local products
3) run festivals
4) run campaigns
5) trade deals
6) trade agreements with other areas
7) upgrade transport

Question 5

Define ‘using outdated facilities’

Answer 5

Especially in rural areas, there are facilities that are no longer effectively used. These facilities can :
- be used to promote local businesses
- be used to train local people
- changed to meet the needs of the
community

Question 6

Define ‘promoting direct investment’

Answer 6

The government needs to upgrade infrastructure, so businesses can identify opportunities to invest in the area.
If done well, it will create job opportunities.

Question 7

Define ‘natural resources’

Answer 7

The natural resources should be used to improve the standard of living of the local people. (for example: the amarula fruit. The fruit has been used to make juices, jams, etc.)