The Concept and Perspectives of Development

Vocabulary flashcards covering the definitions and multidisciplinary perspectives of development based on the lecture notes.

Human development

The process of expanding people's choices and improving their quality according to the United Nations Development program, involving not only economic growth but also education and healthy well-being.

Concept of development

The processes through which a country advances its capability to adequately meet its citizens' needs.

Teleological

The dictionary meaning of development, referring to a concept of an event that exists because it serves a specific purpose.

Development (as the process)

The attempt leading to growth into higher, fuller, and mature conditions.

Practice of development agencies

According to Thomas (2004), a practice aiming at reducing poverty and achieving the millennium development goals.

1950s and 1960s Vision of Development

A vision of the deliberation of people and peoples, which has since been replaced by a vision of the liberalization of the economists.

Political development

For a political scientist, an increase in political participation, greater progressivism and rationality in the legislative, a more effective judicial system, independent election machinery, and enlightened pressure groups.

Economic development

For an economist, a higher level of economic development combined with a greater concern for economic justice.