Human Development Index

I believe development is a certain process of improving the fundamental living conditions, economy, and other demographic components in a country. To be considered developed; a country needs to be a sovereign state in my opinion. Cuba is not considered a sovereign state, as they are not economically developed. Moreover, to also be considered developed; a country needs to provide a certain standard of human development for its citizens. This should include health benefits, nutrition, education, and

Developed and Developing Countries Countries are divided into two major categories by the United Nations, which are developed countries and developing countries. The classification of countries is based on the economic status such as GDP, GNP, per capita income, industrialization, the standard of living, etc. DEVELOPED COUNTRIES refers to the sovereign state, whose economy has highly progressed and possesses great technological infrastructure, as compared to other nations. After a thorough research

of the population with the lowest income (Eurostat, 2016a), shows stable rate of inequality around 3.5% since 2005. Gini index is the measurement of inequality level in family income distribution in a country, range from 0-100 which the lower of Gini index means the more equal of income distribution (CIA, no date). Hence, from Table 5, Czech Republic has low level of GINI index with decreased from 27.5 in 2004 to 26.1 in 2012. Apart from income indicator,

enables vast growth within international trade, foreign direct investment (FDI) and standard of living (measured by Human development Index). Globalisation in relation to Indonesia has greatly expanded the country’s international relationships, improved standard of living for the nation’s population and improved economic growth through assistance from strategies implemented to aid development. These strategies include Indonesia joining the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and introducing stimulating macroeconomic

include deforestation from slash-and-burn agriculture combined with the harvesting of wood for fuel. Water pollution causing health hazards with drinking water sources, and harming the fishing industry. Additionally, increasing urbanization and development is causing rises air pollution, which has become more threatening to their urban metropolitan areas. The

and Argentina is a huge commodity to both of the countries development, because both countries ranked in the top five meat consumption list according to Forbes. The idea that food production occurs mainly in less developed countries is contradictory, according to the rankings of the top food producers in the world. Looking at specific countries and comparing the top three development indicators is an effective way of showing development because it categorizes life expectancy, education, gross national

05, 2016, from http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/2015/06/mlachila.htm#author Article overview The article discussed the importance of growth accompanied by the improvement of the social conditions, as also, an explanation about of the QGI index, as well, a comparison between QGI, HDI and SPI indexes, supporting a briefly analysis, the results and opportunities to enhance living conditions. Growth has to improve social outcomes. Looking for better conditions to the society, the article stated

kinds can be measured by surveying micro-plastic concentrations in seawater and marine life (Global Ocean Commission 2). Similarly, the goal of minimizing acidification can be measured by collecting pH samples (Leadership Council of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network 172) and the conservation of coastal and marine areas can be measured by collecting data on marine protected areas (GOC 5). It is more difficult to measure targets that are more broad and subjective. The success or failures of

sufficient condition of economic development. There is no single definition that encompasses all the aspects of economic development. The most comprehensive definition perhaps of economic development is the one given by Todaro: ‘Development is not purely an economic phenomenon but rather a multi – dimensional process involving reorganization and re orientation of the entire economic and social system. Development is a process of improving the quality of all human lives with three equally important

America, Europe, and Oceania have a majority of their countries in the highest category of human development. The lowest category can be found in Africa. The 0.500 to 0.949 categories can be found in Asia, and South America. 2. While the concept of a developed North and developing South rings some truth since most of the northern countries on the map fall into higher rankings in terms of human development, the southern countries are not all developing. According to the map, Australia and some portions