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Theories of development

People have had different ideas about how to best develop poor countries. This resource considers six of those approaches

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  • Global perspectives, geopolitics and development,
  • Urbanisation, migration and society

Throughout the 20th century, and continuing into the 21st century, governments have tried to develop the world’s poor countries. Development efforts have sought to increase national income, lift poor people out of poverty and improve their quality of living. However, people have had different ideas about how to best develop poor countries. This resource considers six of those approaches.

 

Developed as part of the UK government funded Global Learning Programme

 

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