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Geography Of Development Question Paper

Geography Of Development

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Geography

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF EDUCATION AND BACHELOR OF ARTS

AGE 303:
GEOGRAPHY OF DEVELOPMENT

DATE: Monday, 24th August, 2009
TIME: 8.00 a.m. ? 10.00 a.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any THREE questions. At least ONE from each section.
Section A:
1.
a)
Define the concept Development
b)
Briefly explain how economic growth can be a cause of
underdevelopment.

2.
a)
Explain the pillars upon which Kenya?s Vision 2030 is hinged.
b)
Examine the salient factors that may hinder achievement of Vision 2030.

3.
a)
Briefly explain the fundamental principles of center-periphery theories.

b)
Using appropriate examples, describe John Friedmann?s model of regional
development.

SECTION B:
4.
a)
Distinguish between bottom ? up and Top ? down development models

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b)
Using examples, discuss any four problems that Kenya faces in efforts to
decentralize development.

5.
Discuss the contributions of community participation as an empowerment
mechanism in achieving rural development.

6.
a)
Define the term globalization

b)
Discuss any four negative impacts of globalization in the Less Developed
economies.

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