[dynamic development] human & physical factors affecting development

Development

The act or process of something improving/advancing.

Development Gap

The significant difference between the development in certain countries.

Features of ACs

• High GDP (per capita)

• High life expectancy

• Lower unemployment rates

• People are mostly employed in the tertiary + quaternary sector

Features of EDCs

• People are mostly employed in the secondary sector

• Wage levels steadily rising

• Improving standard of living

Features of LIDCs

• People are mostly employed in the primary sector

• Exports raw materials

• Low GDP (per capita)

• Low literacy rate

Terrain

Physical features of the land like steep terrain which is difficult to build and travel on.

Location (landlocked)

When a country is completely surrounded by land which means they do not have any ports.

Location

Populations that live in tropical climates are more likely to contract diseases.

Natural Resources

Presence of raw materials and/or primary produce that can be used as exports.

Natural Hazards

The risk of natural disasters - natural disasters can destroy infrastructure and displace populations.

Climate

Reliability of rainfall and extreme weather can hinder agricultural work, therefore hindering economy.

Politics

Political instability and corruption leads to a lack of spending on important services like education, slowing development.

Education

High quality education will allow children the chance to work a job in the tertiary/quaternary sector which will help development as it increases labour value -> GNI.

Trade

Supports a country's development as selling goods and services supports the economy.

Diseases and Healthcare

Populations that live in certain areas are more likely to contract diseases, causing death rate to increase and the number of people working to decrease.