3.3.1

Ways of Defining Development

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Ways of Defining Development

There are different opinions about what 'development' should actually focus on.

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UN definition

  • The United Nations defines development as:
    • "The creation and improvement of living conditions where people can develop to their full potential."
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Changing definitions

  • In the past, the only focus in development was on economic growth.
  • Now, there is more of a focus on equality within a country as it develops, the environment, education, and health measures of development.

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