Development


 * Development indicators**

The differences between LEDCs and MEDCs using development indicators e.g. birth rate, natural increase, health, life expectancy, literacy, GNP etc.

Economic and political reasons for the differences in development

One product dependency 

Factors contributing to a lack of development and solutions to these problems: environmental hazards water and food supply disease and pests

Appropriate technology and sustainable approaches to development


 * Trade**

Pattern of trade between North and South

Advantages of trade to MEDCs and LEDCs

Disadvantages of trade to MEDCs and LEDCs

Fair trade


 * AId**

Trade aid cycle

Why is aid needed?

Types of aid Emergency (short term aid) Long term aid Charitable aid (NGOs) Bilateral aid Multilateral aid Tied (conditional aid)

The advantages of aid

The disadvantages of aid