Development Communication Midterm
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Development communication initiatives can never be successful unless proper ______ research is conducted before deciding on the strategy.

communication

To be effective in their work, development communication specialists need to have a specific and in-depth knowledge of the ______ and practical applications of the discipline.

theory

Development communication support can only be as effective as the ______ itself.

project

Measuring development ______ THAT YOU WANTED TO STAY FOR GOOD?

<p>COUNTRY</p> Signup and view all the answers

Development (in a societal level) means improvement in standard in ______, health, education, housing, employment and many other related fields.

<p>nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

Oxford Development A process that creates growth, progress, positive ______ or the addition of physical, economic, environmental, social and demographic components.

<p>change</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ DOMESTIC PRODUCT is the total value of goods and services produced by a country in a year.

<p>GROSS</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ RATE measures the percentage of adults in a country who are able to read and write their common language.

<p>LITERACY</p> Signup and view all the answers

A higher ______ value would suggest that countries are unable to create enough wealth domestically to provide for their population.

<p>AID</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ NATIONAL PRODUCT is similar to Gross Domestic Product but also includes foreign investments.

<p>GROSS</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ STRUCTURE measures the percentage of the GDP that is created through the different sectors of the economy.

<p>ECONOMIC</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ PER DOCTOR measures the average number of people that could be seen by a doctor at any one time.

<p>PEOPLE</p> Signup and view all the answers

The higher the number the greater the indication of low central funding for healthcare and low education levels that would allow people to train in the profession of ______.

<p>LIFE EXPECTANCY</p> Signup and view all the answers

This measures the average age at which a person of that country is likely to ______.

<p>die</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ______ World country refers collectively to the large number of heterogeneous societies, cultures, and civilizations of the non-Western world.

<p>Third</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ World includes all countries of Africa (except South Africa), Asia (except Japan), and Latin America and the Caribbean, and some states and territories of Oceania.

<p>Third</p> Signup and view all the answers

The population of ______ World countries has the lowest standards of living or are considered or consider themselves poor relative to those of the First and Second Worlds.

<p>Third</p> Signup and view all the answers

The quality of the healthcare provided by a country as well as the ability of the population to access adequate ______ and simple disease prevention methods.

<p>sanitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

The term 'Third World' has been replaced by more modern terms such as ______ nation, an underdeveloped country, or a low- and middle-income country.

<p>developing</p> Signup and view all the answers

In developing countries, people often have limited access to ______ drinking water and sanitation.

<p>safe</p> Signup and view all the answers

A developing country has a lower ______ Development Index (HDI) relative to other countries.

<p>Human</p> Signup and view all the answers

The World Bank categorizes the ______ as a developing country.

<p>Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

Developing countries are often characterized by ______ infrastructure and widespread poverty.

<p>poor</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Philippines has seen its economy grow rapidly since the 2000s, but the country still remains a ______ economy with an average per-capita income far lower than developed countries.

<p>developing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Economic Development includes launch of programs, policies or activities that seek to improve the economic well-being and quality of ______ for a community

<p>life</p> Signup and view all the answers

CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT is the process of enabling cultural activities, including the ______, towards the realisation of a desired future

<p>arts</p> Signup and view all the answers

The strategic planning and implementing of strategies to leverage the community's unique cultural ______ for the economic and cultural benefit of the community as a whole

<p>assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

Development Improve quality of ______ by reducing poverty

<p>life</p> Signup and view all the answers

The role of media is to use the power of media tools to eradicate cultural _______, watch over political implementations and report on relevant socio-economic activities

<p>imbalance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Oxford Development A process that creates growth, progress, positive ______ or the addition of physical, economic, environmental, social and demographic components

<p>change</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Development Communication

  • Effective development communication necessitates thorough research prior to strategy selection.
  • Specialists require in-depth knowledge of development communication concepts and their practical applications.
  • Support effectiveness is closely tied to the quality of the communication strategy implemented.

Societal Development

  • Societal development implies enhancements in standards of living, mainly in health, education, housing, and employment.
  • Oxford Development defines growth as creating positive changes across multiple sectors including physical, economic, environmental, social, and demographic.

Economic Metrics

  • Gross Domestic Product (GDP) represents the total value of goods and services a country produces in a year.
  • Literacy Rate indicates the percentage of literate adults in a country, reflecting educational attainment.
  • A low GDP per capita suggests insufficient domestic wealth generation to support the population's needs.

National Product

  • Gross National Product (GNP) accounts for total production within a country including foreign investments.

Economic Structure and Healthcare

  • Economic Structure breaks down GDP contributions from different sectors of the economy.
  • Physician-to-population ratios highlight healthcare accessibility; higher ratios indicate potential healthcare funding issues and low educational training in medicine.

Demographics

  • Life expectancy reveals the average age individuals are expected to live in a given country.
  • Third World countries refer to a diverse range of societies and cultures in the non-Western world, including certain countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America with lower living standards.

Healthcare Quality

  • Health quality encompasses access to healthcare, sanitation, and preventative measures against diseases.

Terminology Shifts

  • 'Third World' terminology has evolved, now often described as developing nations or low- and middle-income countries.
  • Developing nations frequently face challenges like inadequate access to clean water and sanitation, along with lower Human Development Index (HDI) scores compared to other nations.

Development Characteristics

  • The World Bank classifies certain nations as developing based on economic metrics and quality of life indicators.
  • Developing countries often struggle with inadequate infrastructure and pervasive poverty.
  • Economic Development initiatives aim to enhance community well-being and quality of life through targeted programs and policies.

Cultural Development

  • Cultural Development emphasizes fostering cultural activities to achieve desired societal outcomes.
  • Strategic planning in leveraging community cultural assets can boost local economic and cultural growth.

Media’s Role

  • Media serves as a tool to combat cultural disparities, oversee political actions, and report on crucial socio-economic matters.

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Test your knowledge of development communication initiatives, research, and strategies. This quiz covers the importance of communication research, the role of specialists, and project effectiveness.

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