Name three social problems that developing countries often have
Poverty, hunger, human rights limitations (gender inequality, child exploitation, poor civil rights) limited social services (healthcare, education, housing)
Name three negative consequences of globalisation for developing countries
Dependency on international markets, exploitation of local resources, neo-colonialism, loss of local cultures, exploitation by multinational corporations
What is neo-colonialism?
Neocolonialis is the dependency that developing countries have on developed countries, leading to the exploitation of natural and human resources.
Name three common economic problems in underdeveloped countries
Dependence on foreign investment, underdeveloped industry, poverty etc
Name five developed countries outside of the European Union (according to their HDI score)
Options: The USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Australia and New Zealand.
Name five emerging countries
Options include: Chile, India, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Angola, Peru, Colombia, Indonesia, the Phiippines, Malaysia etc.
Name three positive consequences of globalisation for developing countries
Development aid, financial support, better access to technology, education and information, improved transport and trade
Define development
Development is social and economic progress to satisfy basic material needs, improve people's quality of life and enhance individual and collective freedoms
What three factors determine the level of development of a country?
Economic factors, Social factors, Political factors
Name three common social problems that stop economically thriving emerging countries from being considered developed
Poverty, social inequality, water contamination, general pollution, lack of healthcare and education, lack of democracy, child exploitation, gender inequality
What are the three factors that the Human Development Index measures?
GDP per capita, the literacy rate and years of compulsory education, life expectancy at birth
Name three qualities of a developed country
A thriving economy, advanced technology, a culture of innovation, democratic political systems, citizen participation, high quality healthcare, education
Name three economical characteristics you would expect to find in a developed country
High GDP per capita, technological innovation, investment in research and development, domestic and foreign trade, strong financial infrasture
Name three environmental problems that often hinder development
Deforestation, desertification, soil erosion, depletion of natural resources, extreme climates, pollution
Name three political characteristics you would expect to find in a developed country
High level of democracy, access to information, personal safety, right to free movement, freedom of speech, civil rights, social equality
Name three social characteristics you would expect to find in a developed country
High quality healthcare, education, housing and transport, access to food, culture and employment. Holiday breaks and fair employment conditions.
What is globalisation?
The increase in trade of goods and ideas around the world, due to advancements in technology, communication and transport, creating an interconnected world.
Which two continents contain the majority of the world's underdeveloped countries?
Africa and Asia