What you'll learn
How development is measured and why it varies between countries.
Measuring development
- GDP, HDI, infant mortality and literacy; the development gap.
Causes of uneven development
- Physical, economic and historical factors (climate, trade, colonialism).
Reducing the gap
- Aid (bilateral, multilateral, emergency), fair trade, investment and debt relief.
Sustainable strategies
- Bottom-up and top-down projects; the goal of sustainable development.
Exam tips
- Use several indicators, not GDP alone.
- Support with a named country case study.
Common mistakes
- Judging development on wealth alone.
- Confusing types of aid.