GEOG 2000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Gender Equality, Sustainable Development, Poverty Reduction
23 Sep 2018
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The term development in international parlance therefore encompasses the need and the means by which to provide better lives for people in poor countries. It includes not only economic growth, although that is crucial, but also human development-- providing for health, nutrition, education, and clean environment. Clean environments and water are some examples. Geography: agricultural conditions can be impacted by the climate. Some countries may not have the physical space to grow large crops. Some places, such as japan, are prone to natural disasters. Some people do not have large spaces to live in, let alone grow crops. Property rights: even countries with a abundance in natural resources, may still have a poor economy or high unemployment, because the government may not allow people to utilize them. Just being born in a developed country puts you in a better position than those who are born in a developing country.
