What is development?

Variations in the level of development Human factors affecting uneven development

Aid Trade
Development is an improvement in living standards through LICs Poorest countries in the world. GNI
better use of resources. per capita is low and most citizens • Aid can help some • Countries that export
have a low standard of living. countries develop key more than they import
Economic This is progress in economic growth through projects for have a trade surplus.
levels of industrialisation and use of technology. infrastructure faster. This can improve the
NEEs These countries are getting richer • Aid can improve services national economy.
as their economy is progressing such as schools, • Having good trade
Social This is an improvement in people’s standard of from the primary industry to the hospitals and roads. relationships.
living. For example, clean water and electricity. secondary industry. Greater • Too much reliance on • Trading goods and
exports leads to better wages. aid might stop other services is more
trade links becoming profitable than raw
Environmental This involves advances in the management and established. materials.
protection of the environment. HICs These countries are wealthy with a
high GNI per capita and standards
Measuring development of living. These countries can
spend money on services. Education Health
These are used to compare and understand a country’s level of
development. Causes of uneven development • Education creates a • Lack of clean water and
skilled workforce poor healthcare means a
Economic indictors examples meaning more goods large number of people
Development is globally uneven with most HICs located in Europe, North America and services are suffer from diseases.
and Oceania. Most NEEs are in Asia and South America, whilst most LICs are in produced. People who are ill
Employment type The proportion of the population working Africa. Remember, development can also vary within countries too. •
in primary, secondary, tertiary and • Educated people earn cannot work so there is
quaternary industries. more money, meaning little contribution to the
they also pay more economy.
Gross Domestic This is the total value of goods and services Unit 2b taxes. This money can
help develop the country
• More money on
healthcare means less
Product per capita produced in a country per person, per year. in the future. spent on development.
The Changing Economic World
Gross National An average of gross national income per
Income per capita person, per year in US dollars. Physical factors affecting uneven development Politics History

Social indicators examples
Infant mortality
Literacy rate
Life expectancy
Mixed indicators
Human Development
Index (HDI)
Natural Resources Natural Hazards • Corruption in local and • Colonialism has helped
national governments. Europe develop, but
• Fuel sources such as oil. • Risk of tectonic hazards. • The stability of the slowed down
The number of children who die before
• Minerals and metals for fuel. • Benefits from volcanic material government can effect development in many
reaching 1 per 1000 babies born.
• Availability for timber. and floodwater. the country’s ability to other countries.
• Access to safe water. • Frequent hazards undermines trade. • Countries that went
The percentage of population over the age redevelopment. • Ability of the country to through industrialisation
of 15 who can read and write. invest into services and a while ago, have now
infrastructure. develop further.
The average lifespan of someone born in Climate Location/Terrain
that country.
• Reliability of rainfall to benefit • Landlocked countries may find
farming. trade difficulties. Consequences of Uneven Development
• Extreme climates limit industry • Mountainous terrain makes
A number that uses life expectancy, and affects health. farming difficult. Levels of development are different in different countries. This
• Climate can attract tourists. • Scenery attracts tourists. uneven development has consequences for countries, especially in
education level and income per person.
wealth, health and migration.

The Demographic Transition Model People in more developed countries have higher
Wealth incomes than less developed countries.
STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4 STAGE 5
The demographic Better healthcare means that people in more
transition model (DTM) BR Low Rapidly Slowly developed countries live longer than those in less
shows population change High DR Low DR Health
Declining falling DR Falling DR developed countries.
over time. It studies how High BR Low BR
DR Low BR Low BR
birth rate and death rate Steady Zero
Very High High Negative
affect the total population If nearby countries have higher levels of
of a country. Migration development or are secure, people will move to
e.g. Tribes e.g. Kenya e.g. India e.g. UK e.g. Japan seek better opportunities and standard of living.
 Reducing the Global Development Gap Case Study: Economic Development in Nigeria Case Study: Economic Change in the UK
Foreign-direct investment
Microfinance Loans This is when one country buys Location & Importance UK in the Wider World
This involves people in LICs property or infrastructure in
receiving smalls loans from another country. Nigeria is a NEE in West Africa. The UK has one of the largest
traditional banks. + Leads to better access to Nigeria is just north of the Equator economies in the world.
+ Loans enable people to begin finance, technology & expertise. and experiences a range of The UK has huge political,
their own businesses - Investment can come with environments. economic and cultural influences.
- Its not clear they can reduce strings attached that country’s Nigeria is the most populous and The UK is highly regarded for its
poverty at a large scale. will need to comply with. economically powerful country in fairness and tolerance.
Africa. Economic growth has been The UK has global transport links
base on oil exports. i.e. Heathrow and the Eurostar.
Debt Relief
Aid This is when a country’s debt is
This is given by one country to cancelled or interest rates are
another as money or resources. lowered. Influences upon Nigeria's development Causes of Economic Change Towards Post-Industrial
+ Improve literacy rates, building + Means more money can be
dams, improving agriculture. spent on development. Political Social De-industrialisation and the decline The quaternary industry has
- Can be wasted by corrupt - Locals might not always get a of the UK’s industrial base. increased, whilst secondary has
governments or they can say. Some aid can be tied under Suffered instability with a civil war Nigeria is a multi-cultural, multi- Globalisation has meant many decreased.
become too reliant on aid. condition from donor country. between 1967-1970. faith society. industries have moved overseas, Numbers in primary and tertiary
From 1999, the country became Although mostly a strength, where labour costs are lower. industry has stayed the steady.
stable with free and fair elections. diversity has caused regional Government investing in Big increase in professional and
Fair trade Technology Stability has encouraged global conflicts from groups such as the supporting vital businesses. technical jobs.
This is a movement where Includes tools, machines and investment from China and USA. Boko Haram terrorists.
farmers get a fair price for the affordable equipment that
goods produced. improve quality of life. Developments of Science Parks CS: UK Car Industry
+ Paid fairly so they can develop + Renewable energy is less Cultural Industrial Structures
schools & health centres. expensive and polluting. Science Parks are groups of Every year the UK makes 1.5
-Only a tiny proportion of the - Requires initial investment and Nigeria’s diversity has created rich Once mainly based on agriculture, scientific and technical knowledge million cars. These factories are
extra money reaches producers. skills in operating technology and varied artistic culture. 50% of its economy is now based businesses on a single site. owned by large TNCs. i.e. Nissan.
The country has a rich music, manufacturing and services. • Access to transport routes. • 7% of energy used there
literacy and film industry (i.e. A thriving manufacturing industry • Highly educated workers. factories is from wind energy.
Nollywood). is increasing foreign investment • Staff benefit from attractive • New cars are more energy
A successful national football side. and employment opportunities. working conditions. efficient and lighter.
CS: Reducing the Development Gap In Jamaica
• Attracts clusters of related • Nissan produces electric and
Location and Background high-tech businesses. hybrid cars.
The role of TNCs Changing Relationships
Change to a Rural Landscape
Jamaica is a LIC island nation TNCs such as Shell have played an Nigeria plays a leading role with the
part of the Caribbean. Location important role in its economy. African Union and UN. Social Economic
makes Jamaica an attractive + Investment has increased Growing links with China with
place for visitors to explore the employment and income. huge investment in infrastructure. Rising house prices have caused Lack of affordable housing for local
tropical blue seas, skies and - Profits move to HICs. Main import includes petrol from tensions in villages. first time buyers.
palm filled sandy beaches - Many oil spills have damaged the EU, cars from Brazil and phones Villages are unpopulated during Sales of farmland has increased
fragile environments. from China. the day causing loss of identity. rural unemployment.
Tourist economy Multiplier effect Resentment towards poor migrant Influx of poor migrants puts
communities. pressures on local services.
-In 2015, 2.12 million visited. -Jobs from tourism have meant
-Tourism contributes 27% of GDP more money has been spent in Environmental Impacts Aid & Debt relief
and will increase to 38% by 2025. shops and other businesses.
-Government has invested in Improvements to Transport UK North/South Divide
-130,000 jobs rely on tourism. The 2008/09 oil spills devastated + Receives $5billion per year in aid.
-Global recession 2008 caused a infrastructure to support tourism. swamps and its ecosystems. + Aid groups (ActionAid) have
-New sewage treatment plants A £15 billion ‘Road Improvement - Wages are lower in the North.
decline in tourism. Now tourism Industry has caused toxic improved health centres, provided
have reduced pollution. Strategy’. This will involve 10 new - Health is better in the South.
is beginning to recover. chemicals to be discharged in open anti-mosquito nets and helped to roads and 1,600 extra lanes. - Education is worse in the North.
sewers - risking human health. protect people against AIDS/HIV. £50 billion HS2 railway to improve + The government is aiming to
80% of forest have been cut down. - Some aid fails to reach the people connections between key UK cities. support a Northern Powerhouse
Development Problems This also increases CO² emissions. who need it due to corruption.
£18 billion on Heathrow’s project to resolve regional
- Tourists do not always spend much money outside their resorts. controversial third runway. differences.
- Infrastructure improvements have not spread to the whole island. UK has many large ports for + More devolving of powers to
- Many people in Jamaica still live in poor quality housing and lack Effects of Economic Development importing and exporting goods. disadvantaged regions.
basic services such as healthcare.
Life expectancy has increased from 46 to 53 years. 64% have access to
safe water. Typical schooling years has increased from 7 to 9.