sustaianbility, human development U4A1

Question 1

sustainability

Answer 1

meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Question 2

economic sustainability definition

Answer 2

ensuring the average incomes in all countries are adequate to sustain a decent standard of living and continue to rise in line with inflation and living costs in the future

Question 3

factors of economic sustainability

Answer 3

1. Diversity of industries
2. Meaningful employment opportunities
3. trade opportunities
4. economic growth

Question 4

social sustainability definition

Answer 4

creating an equitable society that meets the needs of all citizens and can be maintained indefinitely . it is where human rights are met and all citizens are able to access resources equally

Question 5

factors of social sustainability

Answer 5

1. gender equality
2. access to safe and decent working conditions
   3.promotion of political and legal rights
3. elimination of poverty
4. the provision of social protection systems

Question 6

Environmental sustainability definition

Answer 6

ensuring the natural environment is used in a way that will preserve resources to replenish for future generations

Question 7

factors of social sustainability

Answer 7

1. use of natural resources
2. ensuring climate change is minimised
3. adequate waste removal and maintaining environmental purity
4. biodiversity

Question 8

HDI

Answer 8

Tool developed by the UN to measure and rank the social and economic development of a country. It is presented as a single statistic from 0 to 1 that takes into account three dimensions ( a long and healthy life, knowledge, a decent standard of living) and four indicators of human development.

Question 9

Dimensions of HDI

Answer 9

1. a long and healthy life
2. knowledge
3. a decent standard of living

Question 10

Indicator of HDI

Answer 10

1.life expectancy at birth
2. mean years of school
3. expected years of schooling
4. Gross national income per capita

Question 11

Advantages of HDI

Answer 11

• A single statistic simplifies cross-country comparison of human development, covering economic and social aspects beyond GNI.
• Ranging from 0 to 1, it enables easy tracking of development trends over time.

Question 12

Limitations of HDI

Answer 12

• The statistic’s reliance on averages within a country may overlook internal inequalities.
• Data accuracy and availability, especially in low-income countries, can be inconsistent.

Question 13

Concepts of human development

Answer 13

-develop to full potential
-leading a long, healthy and productive life
-expansion of choices and capabilities
-Access to a decent standard of living, resources and freedom
-participate in the community and live according to individual needs and interests