Development Indicators and Human Development Index

These flashcards cover key concepts related to development indicators, the Human Development Index, and sustainability goals.

Human Development Index (HDI)

A measure used by the UN to rank countries based on factors like life expectancy, education, and per capita income.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

A set of targets established by the UN in 2015 aimed at addressing global challenges related to environmental quality, economic development, and social inclusion.

Gross National Income (GNI)

Total income earned by a country's residents and businesses, including any income earned abroad.

Air Pollution per Capita

The average amount of air pollution produced per person in a given area.

Mean Years of Schooling

The average number of years that people in a specific age group have attended school.

Life Expectancy

The average number of years a person is expected to live based on current mortality rates.

Access to Clean-Burning Fuels

The availability of fuels that do not produce harmful emissions when used for cooking and heating.

Rostow's stages of economic growth

A model of economic growth that outlines five stages a country goes through as it develops.

Fertility Rate

The average number of children born to a woman over her lifetime.

Mortality Rate

The number of deaths in a given population, often expressed per 100,000 individuals.