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Development Dreams

What development could bring to communities and villages across the world

World Service,12 episodes

Episodes

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Defining Development
It's generally agreed that improvement in the basis for development
18 Jun 2001,13 mins
Food
We have a fundamental right to be free from hunger
20 Jun 2001,13 mins
Health
At any one time a large proportion of the world is in ill health
22 Jun 2001,13 mins
Jobs Security
Poverty can lead to other social problems like ill health and poor education
11 Jul 2001,13 mins
Child Labour
Disruptions to education happen when children have to work
18 Jul 2001,13 mins
Trade
Creating a better standard of living usually means increasing your income
20 Jul 2001,13 mins
Migration
People can migrate between cities or between countries
30 Jul 2001,13 mins
Culture
There are more than 100 ways to define culture
08 Aug 2001,13 mins
Self Sufficiency
In theory, group social collateral can support an individual to establish a trade
10 Aug 2001,13 mins
Rights
Cultural traditions that discriminate can act as a barrier to development
20 Aug 2001,13 mins
English Language
In many countries speaking English is seen as an advantage when it comes to employment
29 Aug 2001,13 mins
Inequality
A look at the root causes that hinder development
30 Aug 2001,13 mins