Sustainable Development Concepts and Challenges

The video explores the evolving concept of development, highlighting its complexity and multidimensional nature. It discusses various perspectives, historical contexts, and critiques of development, emphasizing the shift from economic growth to human and sustainable development. The video also addresses the role of global institutions and the impact of colonialism, concluding with the importance of sustainable development goals.

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of development mentioned in the video?

• Economic development

• Social development

• Technological development

• Political development

According to economists, which two aspects are major indicators of development?

• Political freedom and GDP growth

• Per capita income and GDP growth

• Social equality and political freedom

• Freedom of speech and per capita income

What does Goona Middle define development as?

• A process away from underdevelopment

• An economic growth

• A fixed goal

• A state of mind

What was the initial approach to development by Western industrial nations?

• Top-down approach

• Sustainable approach

• Collaborative approach

• Bottom-up approach

Which institutions are referred to as Bretton Woods institutions?

• European Union and African Union

• World Bank and International Monetary Fund

• United Nations and World Health Organization

• NATO and ASEAN

What was the primary focus of development in the 1950s?

• Environmental sustainability

• Social equality

• Economic growth

• Cultural development

What major change did the UNDP acknowledge in 1990 regarding development?

• The focus on technological advancement

• The inclusion of life expectancy and literacy

• The significance of cultural heritage

• The importance of political stability

What is the most cited definition of sustainable development?

• Development that prioritizes political stability

• Development that focuses solely on economic growth

• Development that emphasizes cultural preservation

• Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations

Which report first introduced the idea of sustainable development?

• Our Common Future

• The Earth Summit

• The Brundtland Report

• The Rio Summit

What challenge does sustainable development face according to the video?

• Balancing cultural preservation with technological advancement

• Balancing environmental sustainability with economic growth

• Balancing economic growth with political stability

• Balancing social equality with economic growth