Development

Development is an improvement in people's standard of living and quality of life. Economic development concerns income, wealth and changes in economic activity. Social development concerns people's well-being, including health, education and access to essential services.

Development is a process of change that improves people’s standard of living and quality of life. These ideas overlap, but they are not identical. Standard of living concerns material conditions: income, housing and the goods and services people can afford.

Development is a process of change that improves people’s lives. An economic definition focuses on rising incomes, greater production and better material living conditions. These improvements can allow people to buy better food and housing, while governments may gain resources to provide services.

Development means improvement in people’s standard of living. This involves how well people’s needs are met: whether they have enough income, clean water, healthcare, education and other essential services.