Development 101

What development means, how it is measured, and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Level

Foundations

Who it is for

Everyone from about age 14: young people, adults, parents and newcomers. No prior knowledge is needed.

Format

Self-paced online, in plain language, with maps, figures, short quizzes and a discussion.

About 6 hours. Hours are an estimate.

What you will be able to do

• Explain the Human Development Index and one other measure.
• Describe the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Read a development indicator with its year and source.

Modules

1. What is development?. Income, capabilities and wellbeing.
2. Measuring it. GDP, the Human Development Index and their limits.
3. The Sustainable Development Goals. Seventeen goals and how progress is tracked.
4. Diasporas and development. Skills, investment and knowledge, with the evidence.

Assessment

A short check after each module, with feedback. Completion is recorded; it is not an accredited award.

Status

Draft outline for scholarly review. The lessons, readings and questions are in preparation. Completion is recorded; nothing is accredited.

This course is shared by IDCDC and KCO. Course codes: IDCDC-WRK-07 (IDCDC) and KCO-WRK-07 (KCO).