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Geography FROM 4 ART

CHAPTER 1: The concept of development

INTRODUCTION
  1. Development:

Development is a complex word, but it is simply defined as the process of change which improve society well-being in terms of material well being and quality life. This term development is commonly used by many all over the world. Many characteristics are joined today used to measure and determine the various level of development in different countries. Such characteristics include:

  • Access to education
  • Improved health care
  • Level of urbanization
  • Life expectancy
  • Better working conditions
  • Level of employment
  • Improved housing
  • Security
  1. Under development:

This indicates a country whose resources are under exploited furthermore some countries termed under developed are those whose wealth is enjoyed by few individuals.

par Claude Foumtum
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