Development

 

Development is the process of growth, change, or progress that improves people's quality of life. It can be economic, social, environmental, or personal. 

Economic development 

The process of using economic and technical measures to improve people's quality of life

Involves changing from a traditional economy to one based on technology

Involves increasing people's income and purchasing power

Involves improving the distribution of wealth

Social development 

Involves improving people's well-being and prosperity

Involves improving people's access to basic needs

Environmental protection 

Involves protecting the environment and its resources

Personal development 

Involves the process of growth and learning that happens throughout life

Involves the development of skills and the ability to achieve goals

Sustainable development 

The idea that economic development, social development, and environmental protection are all important and should be considered together