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Learning Activity five

7 May 2021, 20:49 Publicly Viewable

What constitutes development with examples in South Africa

1.Growth and Structural
Development requires growth as well as structed change. The main focus of the economy is to move from primary, secondary to tertiary sector. Less developed countries which deal with primary sources receive their income from primary activities such as farming, mining and fishing. Developing countries generate their money from raw primary resources and turning secondary resources by turning them into suitable goods, for consumers and businesses. Highly developed countries who focus on tertiary generate their income from the production of services an example of this would be services to the citizens by providing them with transport and service delivery.

2. Distribution of income
Even distribution of income also constitutes development in South Africa as it results in improving income for all. Equitable distribution of income helps to increase the speed of growth and it promotes economic development. Example: in Gauteng they get $10 000 and then Western Cape would get between $8 000 and $10 000.

3. Rural to Urban Migration 
 Rural-Urban migration has be associated with economic development and growth. Due to the labour markets there is an increase of movement of rural to urban areas which causes development to take place. Rural-urban migration improves the living standards of migrants. Example: An individual would comes from rural areas from KZN to Gauteng to look for employment.

4.Improvements in education and health
Education is fundamental to development and growth as it plays a role in the development of a country and a key human capital accumulation and development. These factors ensure longer life and economic growth, as health helps to reduce loss of production, because if people get ill then the production rate drops. Example: having quality materials which will be utilised by people who know to use them.