Development economics, poverty and paths to success: Bangladesh
OBS: use only t
Development economics, poverty and paths to success: Bangladesh
OBS: use only the sources given down below, use the international ones beacuse some of them is in Swedish ( SVT, etc). All the questions should be answered according to the layout and the additional ones in order to complete the 15 min presentation.
The part will be examined through a presentation of 10-15 minutes where you/you start from a LDC country of your/your own choosing. The presentation is made in pairs or individually. The countries you can choose from are listed here. Start and use the “vicious circles” and “paths to success” that we went through during class time when planning your presentation. When I assess the presentation, I will check both the content and HOW you convey the content.
Layout of the presentation:
Introduction (approx. 1-2 min):
Present the country, themes and layout of the report. How have you/you used the “vicious circles” when you/you worked on the presentation?
Main part (approx. 8 min):
Describe/explain the country’s economic structure and development over time
Describe/explain trade relations, currency systems and development challenges.
Describe/explain foreign investment and aid.
Describe/explain environmental impact, political and social stability and technological development.
Analysis (approx. 4 min):
Discuss the country’s future prospects for economic development based on what you/you went through during the main part. What do you think about the future? What becomes important?
Source criticism/reference list: Which sources have you/you used? How has the selection of sources taken place? How do you think about the relevance and credibility of the sources?
Help questions during planning/working with the presentation:
1. Financial structure:
What are the main sectors of the country’s economy (for example, agriculture, industry, services)?
How has the economy developed over time, and what are the main contributing factors?
2. Trade and Globalization:
What do the country’s trade relations with other countries look like?
What are its main exports and imports?
How does globalization affect the country’s economy?
3. Currency system and exchange rate:
What currency system does the country use?
How does the exchange rate and currency policy affect the country’s international trade and investment?
4. Development challenges:
What are the main challenges for development in the country?
How do factors such as poverty, inequality and unemployment affect the economy?
5. Economic growth and goals:
How does the country measure economic growth?
What are its long-term financial goals?
6. Foreign investments and aid:
How attractive is the country for foreign investment?
Does the country receive any financial aid and how is it used?
7. Environmental impact:
How does the economy affect the environment?
Are there sustainable development initiatives?
8. Political and social stability:
How does political and social stability affect the economy?
Are there any ongoing conflicts or political challenges affecting the economy?
9. Technological development:
How does technological development affect the economy and society?
Are there any standout technology companies or innovations?
10. Future prospects:
What are the country’s future prospects in terms of economic development?
Are there any ongoing reforms or initiatives to promote growth?
Material:
Background facts LDC countries
Chapter 14 on Gleerup’s “Development Economics”
You can find my presentation here
Sources to build the presentation on:
Globalis: Globalis provides relevant background information on all countries of the world. See the tabs “countries”, “statistics” and “conflicts”.
DiVA portal: Digital scientific archive containing student essays and research publications.
The World Bank: The World Bank provides extensive economic data and reports for countries around the world.
International Monetary Fund (IMF): The IMF offers economic reports, forecasts and analysis for member countries.
World Trade Organization (WTO): The WTO provides information on international trade, trade agreements and statistics.
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD): UNCTAD provides reports on trade, development and investment.
OECD: The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) offers economic information and analysis for member countries.
Environmental Protection Agencies: National environmental protection agencies and international organizations such as the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).
Political analyses: Freedom House and Human Rights Watch provide analyzes on political and social stability.
To find information for a specific country, you can also search official government websites, national statistical offices and other reliable news sources such as DN.se, SVT.se and SvD.se. Use keywords such as “economic statistics”, “trade data”, and “economic development in [country name]” to find relevant information.