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Factors that Constitute Development

Rural to Urban Migration

The difference between developed countries like the United States and developing countries like countries in Africa is that developed participate more to the global economy. Developing a country is an international goal excluding culturally lead countries who do not necessarily fin importance in global economy participation. Aside from them governments across the world work to develop their countries. There are factors that constitute development in countries. They are growth and structural change, distribution of income, political transformation, and rural to urban migration. This essay will critically discuss these factors.

Growth and Structural Change

Low developing countries depend on the agricultural sector the most. This results in limited opportunities in secondary and tertiary sectors. These sectors have less employees and less opportunities. Highly developed countries depend on their tertiary sector. This is because there is equal productivity in all sectors. Production in agriculture brings productivity in the secondary sector giving opportunity to the tertiary sector. Developing countries need to make structural changes that will improve production and opportunities in all sectors.

Distribution of income

Even though growth in a country does not guarantee equality, equal distribution of the country’s wealth is highly recommended. Evenly distributed income means more people will be granted spending power. This will only lead to a more active economy.

Demographic Transition

For a government to succeed in developing their country they need to ensure government funds are used effectively in projects that aim to improve the lives of citizens. It is a proven fact that small country populations are easier to manage. Governments must focus on strategies that will help drop the death rate and the birth rate of their country. This will accelerate the progress of the country

Rural to Urban Migration

Citizens from rural areas do not contribute much to the economy. A small percentage of these citizens actually pays tax and has employment. The shift from rural areas to urban areas will result to modernization of towns. This will lead to more employment and economic growth. The migration will allow minors quality education and other social services.