UNIT 3 - 0.1/0.3 Social,Economic,Political factors effecting limited development Essay one Flashcards
Introduction
Limited development characterised by economic stagnation, severe social inequality and political instability is a multifaceted phenomenon that plagues many nations across the globe, in this essay we will analyse social, economic and political factors that contribute to limited development across the world - Social - education and health - Economic - poverty and debt - Political - incompetent governance and corrupt government.
Point one
One Social factor affecting limited development is education - poor quality or lack of - edcuation is historically known as the silver bullet for the development and progression of a nation as well as the primary known method for an individual to avoid and escape poverty - 35 million children are missing from education in sub-Saharan African - an average of 130 children per one teacher.
Point one rebuttal
However, some people may argue that health is a more impactful factor that causes limited development within a nation - 2/3 of all 25 million HIV/AIDS cases are found within Africa - 2-4 decrease to economic growth across Africa due to ill-health.
Point two
One economic factor affecting limited development is Poverty - according to the UN 25.8 million people face food insecurity across the DRC as of 2023
Point two rebuttal
However, some people may argue that debt is a more impactful factor that affects the underdevelopment of a nation - an example of this is found in the case of Zimbabwe - over 7 billion in debt and suffers 18-hour-long black out periods country-wide as they are unable to pay for power.
Point three
One political factor affecting limited development is a incompetent government - in Senegal monument to the African resistance was built for 27 million whilst 47% of the population suffer from poverty.
Point three rebuttal
However, some people may argue that a corrupt government is a more significant factor that affects the underdevelopment of a nation - according the the WEF 3.6 trillion is lost to corruption each year.
