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,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS




May–June 2024

DVA1501

Introduction to Development Studies

Duration: 4 Hours Total marks: 100

Examiners:
First: Dr A Khan Mr E Mathebula Ms MN Bhomoyi
Ms K Lourens

Second: Mr MS Moseki

,SECTION A: ESSAY-TYPE QUESTIONS

Answer any ONE (1) of the following essay questions

QUESTION 1


Discuss the term basic needs and its link to development. Then, identify basic needs in your area

which are challenging to access and explain how this negatively impacts on development.

(50 marks)

Required reading for Question 1

• Study guide, learning unit 5



QUESTION 2


Define and explain the concepts poverty and inequality. Then, discuss their following causes:


• Structural adjustment programmes, aid, and debt

• Globalisation

• Terms of trade and trade barriers

• Wealth inequality

(50 marks) Required reading for Question 2

• Study guide, learning unit 6



QUESTION 3


a) Explain the classification of countries as ‘developed’ and ‘developing’. (25 marks)


b) Discuss the Human Development Index (HDI) and under-five mortality rate (U5MR),

and then, explain how these indicators are used to classify countries as ‘developed’ and

‘developing’.

(25 marks)

, SECTION B: SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS


Answer ALL FOUR (4) questions


1. What is your understanding of the concept of development? (12.5 marks)


2. Which approach/es to environmentalism and sustainability do you support and why? (12.5

marks)


3. Discuss how the World Trade Organisation (WTO) helps trade flow smoothly, freely, and fairly. Then,

explain the




4. How is the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine impacting on the availability and access to basic

needs

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