Question

what is development?explain the indicators used by UNDP for measuring development

Answer 1

Development is the process of improvement in any sector. 

United Nations Development Programme(UNDP), measures the rate of development in developing and underdeveloped countries. Then they give development goals in order to improve the situation. 

Development is measured under certain indicators by UNDP. They are:

(i) Literacy Rate.

(ii) Infant Mortality Rate.

(iii) Age Expectancy.

(iv) Per Capita Income.

(v) Gross Domestic Product. 

(vi) Gross National Income. 

(vii) Crime Rate of the Country.

(viii) Balance of Payments. 

(ix) Balance of Trade.

Answer 2

Answer:

Development is the gradual progress both in terms of growth in size and in well-being in terms of wealth.

Explanation:

Development Indicators published every year by the United Nations Development Programme,provide a broad measures of well-being in the whole world.

There are three indicator according to United Nation Development Programme;

•Life expectancy

•Purchasing power parity

•Education