Paper 2 - Global Development Flashcards
Define ‘Development’
A positive change to quality of life (Human improvement)
How do we measure Human Development?
HDI - Human Development Index
What is Infant Mortality?
The number of children who die before their first birthday per 1000
What is Death rate?
The average number of deaths per year per 1000
What is Adult Literacy?
The % of the adult population able to read and write
What is Life Expectancy?
The number of years the average person can expect to live
What is Birthrate?
The average number of births per year oer 1000
What is Maternal Mortality
The average amount of mothers who die in childbirth per year per 100 000
What is the Informal Sector?
A part of the the economy that isn’t taxed or monitored by the Government
List the factors affecting GDP
- Access to housing
- Technology
- Employment
- Education
- Food/Water Security
- Health
Define FDI
Foreign Direct Investment - overseas invest in physical capital by transnational corporations
Define Fair Trade
A movement aiming to create long term trade links, giving producers in developing countries fair prices for their produce
Define Debt Relief
Reducing or cancelling debts of poorer countries
Define Aid
Assistance as grants or loans below market market rates
What are ‘Top Down’ strategies?
International investment
