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Development

What is Development?

What is Development? Development is a measure of how rich or poor a country is. Rich countries are more economically more developed Poor countries are said to be economically less developed Development is not just about wealth, however. It is about growth and progress, and about using resources and technology to improve the quality of life for people. Countries can be culturally, demographically, socially, politically or economically developed.

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Measuring Development

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