Group 5
Group 5
Group 5
RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Presented by : GROUP 5
Urbanization
Rural Development
Access to Services
Urban areas often offer Urbanization can lead to
better job opportunities, cultural enrichment as
Cities typically provide
which can lead to diverse populations bring
better access to
economic growth and different traditions and
healthcare, education, and
improved living standards. innovations.
social services.
IMPACTS OF URBANIZATION
(NEGATIVE)
Environmental
Social Challenges
Degradation
Overcrowding
Urbanization can
The concentration of
exacerbate inequality and
populations can lead to As more people move to
social exclusion if not
pollution and strain on urban areas, it can result
managed properly.
natural resources. in overcrowding and
inadequate housing.
The Role of Cities
City Population
City A 2,000,000
City B 800,000
A value greater than 1 indicates that the largest city is significantly larger than
A value much greater than 1 (e.g., 5 or 10) indicates an extreme case of urban
Economic Indicators
Remittances:
Volume of Remittances: Total amount of money sent by migrants to their home countries.
Labor Market Outcomes:
Employment Rates: Employment levels of migrants in the host country.
Income Levels: Average income of migrants compared to native workers.
Investment and Entrepreneurship:
Migrant-Owned Businesses: Number and success rate of businesses started by migrants.
Investment Flows: Amount of investment by migrants in their home countries.
Social Indicators
Education:
Educational Attainment: Levels of education achieved by migrants and their
children.
School Enrollment Rates: Enrollment rates of migrant children in schools.
Health:
Access to Healthcare: Availability and utilization of healthcare services by migrants.
Health Outcomes: Health status and outcomes of migrant populations compared to
non-migrants.
Cultural Indicators
Social Integration:
Cultural Participation: Involvement of migrants in cultural and community
activities.
Social Cohesion: Levels of social interaction and acceptance between migrants
and native populations.
Language Proficiency:
Language Skills: Proficiency in the host country’s language(s).
LETS DISCUSS THE
IMPACTS (ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND CULTURAL)
ECONOMIC IMPACT
Labor Market: Migrants often fill essential jobs in host countries, contributing to
Investment: Returning migrants may bring back new skills, knowledge, and
countries, but challenges may arise for those left behind in origin countries.
Migration and Development: Relationship.
Remittances, while providing financial support to families back home, often lead to
increased consumption rather than investment in productive activities. This means
that the money sent back is often used for everyday expenses rather than for starting
businesses or investing in long-term development projects. As a result, the situation in
the home country doesn't improve significantly.
Remittances can contribute to increasing inequality and price inflation in the home
country. Wealthier families tend to receive more remittances, widening the gap
between the rich and the poor, those who are unable to migrate, especially the poorest
members of society, may suffer as they miss out on the benefits of remittances. This
can worsen existing inequalities and lead to social tensions.
Critics argue that relying too much on remittances and international migration can
restrain local development and promote dependency on external sources of income.
Instead of building sustainable economies, countries may become reliant on
remittances, which can hinder long-term growth and self-sufficiency.
June 13, 2024
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