8.4 human development

Question 1

define human development

Answer 1

creating an environment in which people can develop to their full potential and lead productive, creative lines according to their needs and interests. it is about expanding peoples choices and enhancing capabilities, having access to knowledge, health and a decent standard of living, and participating in the life of their community and decisions affecting their lives.

Question 2

acronym for human development (PPPCCKHD)

Answer 2

• develop to their full potential
• lead productive, creative lives
• participate in the life of the community
• expand and have choices
• enhancing their capabilities
• have access to knowledge
• have access to health
• enjoy a decent standard of living

Question 3

limitations of only using GNI per capita as a measure of the human development of a country

Answer 3

wealth is not distributed equally. to look at this measure in isolation will not necessarily give an accurate indication of how well the entire population is living