DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. KALTHUM HASSAN

 INTRODUCTION

DEFINITION

CLASS OUTLINE WHY DEVELOPMENT

STUDIES?

DEVELOPMENT VERSUS
GROWTH

SUMMARY
 introduction
Development studies means
that studying and learning on
human development. These
include social, economy,
politics, environment and
other aspects of human life.

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primary goals
 To promote sustainable development
DEFINITION

Sustainable development is development that meets the needs

of the present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.

In order to meet the above goal various factors, steps and

resources need to be taken into consideration

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 IN CLASS DISCUSSION

1. Factors
2. Steps
3. Resources

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 FACTORS
1. Human Factors
Cultural and religious values
Educational background
Living standard

2. Economic factors
Main economic activities
Potential economic activities

2. Environmental factors
Location
Topography - the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.

3. Political factors
the external constraints linked to governmental activities and political conditions that affect the area of operation. External
constraints are factors that affect businesses/activities and are beyond their control. They include factors such as taxation,
political stability, and employment laws.

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 Steps
STUDY the
area

IDENTIFY problems and opportunities

DESIGN solutions – work with impacted community

STRATEGY – provide main strategy and other essential

strategies

IMPLEMENTATION

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 ISSUES
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
o Without community engagement – proper development will not take place
o How to ensure community engagement?
• Proposed development project/activity should be suitable to the community
• How and why????

CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS VALUES

o Proper introduction of related development team to the community
o Establish a healthy interaction and relationship with the community
o Need to manage activities without compromising community values

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 summary
Development studies is a
complex study. It involves
adaptation of theories to
most practical issues and
factors to enable
sustainable development.

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thank you
1. Why sustainable development is important in any
development activity. Give TWO (2) reasons.

2. Why do we need to study human cultural and religious

values. Give ONE (1) reason.

Student activity