BSc International Development

Qualification    :   GCE O/L / Diploma in Social Sciences

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The field of International Development is the attempt to understand and to shape processes of social and economic change in order to reduce poverty and to create a better life for poorer people, and the countries where they live. It combines social-science approaches from disciplines such as economics, politics, sociology and demography. It also requires an understanding of global processes of economics and politics as well as more local, national, and sub-national processes. Although the subject matter of development' has existed for over 50years, there is a consensus now that this field should be redefined and entitled 'International Development' as it tackles issues on an international as well as a national level. Typical themes of International Development include poverty alleviation, economic growth; aid and assistance; the management of local and global environmental problems and the political economy of social change. It also covers the processes of democratization inside countries and within international development organizations.