Dynamic Development Case Study Zambia

A collection of vocabulary flashcards related to the economic and social development of Zambia, highlighting key terms, historical facts, and development challenges.

Zambia

A country located in central southern Africa, once a British colony.

LIDC

Low-Income Developing Country.

Lusaka

The capital city of Zambia.

Northern Rhodesia

The name given to Zambia when it became a British colony in 1888.

Copper

Zambia's primary export, accounting for 70% of exports.

Hydroelectric

A form of energy generated by water, as seen in the Kariba Dam built on the Zambezi River.

Independence (1964)

The year Zambia gained independence from British colonial rule.

Millennium Development Goals

Eight international development goals that were established following the Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000.

IMF

International Monetary Fund, which canceled Zambia's debt in 2006.

Child mortality

The death of children under the age of five, a significant issue in Zambia.

Tied aid

Aid given with conditions attached.

Water Aid

A British charity focused on providing access to clean water in Zambia.

Kariba Dam

A large hydroelectric dam on the Zambezi River, built in the 1950s.

Bottom-up development

A development approach that starts with local communities, such as Room to Read's efforts in Zambia.

TNCs (Transnational Corporations)

Large companies operating in multiple countries, which can impact local economies positively or negatively.

Debt relief

Reduction or cancellation of debt, which Zambia received in 2006 to relieve financial burdens.

Environmental impact of TNCs

The negative effects on the environment brought about by large companies, including pollution.

Sanitation

The provision of clean drinking water and facilities, a critical issue in Zambia.