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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:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
SUPPLEMENTARY/SPECIAL EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

AGE 303: GEOGRAPHY OF DEVELOPMENT

DATE: Wednesday 8th October 2008______________TIME: 8.00am ? 10.00am
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer any THREE of the following questions.

Q1.
(a)
Define the concept of sustainable development. [3.3 marks]
(b)
Examine the strengths and weaknesses of the economic yardsticks used to measure development. [20 marks]
Q2.
Outline Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) and examine the role of Universities in the attainment of these goals. [23.3 marks]
Q3.
(a)
Define the concept globalization. [3.3 marks]
(b)
Discuss the negative consequences of globalization on the economies of developing countries. [20 marks]
Q4.
Describe the models of polarized development as postulated by EITHER G. Myrdal
OR
A. Hirschman. [23.3 marks]
Q5.
(a)
Name any FOUR Basic Needs. [4 marks]
(b)
Evaluate the role of any FOUR contributions of community participation imitatives. [19.3 marks]
Q6.
(a)
Name and describe any FOUR forms of decentralization. [8 marks]
(b)
Evaluate the above decentralization measures. [15.3 marks]