Contested meanings of development

3.1.1 What is 'development'?

3.1.1 What is development

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World Bank Lending Groups

These are the global standards for LIC/ MIC/ HIC. 

3.1.2 Knowledge gaps?

3.1.2 Development Gaps/ Knowledge Gaps

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Extension Video

3.1.3 Perspectives on 'development'?

3.1.3 Measuring Development

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3.1.3 Approaches to Development

Worksheet

Writing Task

How does the concept of a country’s development change depending on the definition of development?


Answer with reference to at least two definitions of development and two countries. 


Paper 2 Essay Question

‘Definitions of development that stress meeting basic needs should be replaced with

definitions that focus on well-being.’ Discuss this statement.   (Nov 2017)

End of 3.1