IBHL Global Politics - Development, Sustainability & Equality

Areas of Development

Social and Human
Economic
Political

Areas of Sustainability

Environmental
Social
Economic

Human and Social Development

• The process of improving people’s quality of life.

  • By expanding access to education, healthcare, social services and opportunities for participation in society.

Economic Development

• The process of economic well-being and quality of life of its people, including income, infrastructure, innovation, etc…. 

  • By expanding economic activities, creating jobs and raising income levels.

Political Development

• The process of improving political and social institutions that form the political system of a society

  • By improving government function and democratization

Environmental Sustainability

• The practices and policies that promote responsible use of natural resources to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own. 

  • By maintaining ecological balance, conserving resource use and protecting ecosystems.

Social Sustainability

• The practices and policies that promote the wellbeing, equality and inclusion of individuals and communities. 

  • By ensuring access to basic needs, health and safety, human rights, and opportunities for participation in society.

Economic Sustainability

• The practices and policies that promote long-term economic growth and stability without negatively impacting other areas of sustainability.

  • By generating revenue and maintaining development in both a financially viable and socially responsible way.

Inequality

• The uneven distribution of resources, opportunities and power among individuals or groups in a society. 

  • Results in differences, in wealth, income, social status and access to services. 

  • Leading to reduced social cohesion and limited opportunities for marginalized groups. 

    • Strong relationships and sense of solidarity among members of society 

Poverty

• The condition where individuals or groups lack sufficient income and resources to meet basic needs (food, shelter, healthcare, and education); a deprivation of people’s ability to live a healthy and dignified life.