the sinking or settling of land, often caused by human activities such as excessive groundwater extraction, which can increase the risk of flooding

a city with global influence, important in the world economy through finance, trade, culture and communication

the difference between the birth rate and the death rate of a population; occurs when the birth rate is higher than the death rate

Location and importance of Jakarta

Geography

Social opportunities associated with urban growth

Economic opportunities associated with urban growth

Challenges associated with urban growth: housing

Challenges associated with urban growth: people and the economy

Challenges associated with urban growth: environmental issues

Urban planning: improving quality of life for the urban poor in Jakarta

Strategies for achieving sustainability: 'top-down' strategies

Strategies for achieving sustainability: 'bottom-up' strategies

This unit teaches pupils about the development, importance and characteristics of Jakarta, an emerging country/NEE. Pupils will study the opportunities and challenges associated with the growth of the city, considering issues such as housing, services, the environment and sustainability.

Jakarta: case study of a major city in a Newly Emerging Economy

a positive feature or benefit that improves people's lives, such as access to clean water, jobs, healthcare or education

the ability people have to make use of essential services such as water, electricity, healthcare and education

the availability of jobs and work for people, often used to measure economic opportunity and development

jobs which pay tax to the government and which come with legal contracts and benefits like a regular salary, sick pay and pensions

jobs which are not registered with the government and illegally avoid paying tax, and which do not have any protections for workers such as contracts, insurance against accidents, sick pay, holidays

an informal settlement in Indonesian cities that is self-built without planning permission. Homes are overcrowded, poorly constructed and lack basic services

the basic services and facilities needed for a city to function, such as water supply, electricity, sewage systems, transport and waste collection

systems for removing human waste and managing rubbish and dirty water to prevent the spread of disease

presence of harmful substances in the environment, such as in the air, water or soil, which can damage ecosystems and human health

water found underground in soil, sand, and rock. It is stored in aquifers and can be used as a source of water for drinking or industry

water found underground in soil, sand and rock. It is stored in aquifers and can be used as a source of water for drinking or industry

a situation where there are too many vehicles on the roads, causing traffic to move slowly or come to a standstill, leading to longer journey times and increased pollution

development that meets the needs of people today without damaging the environment or reducing resources for future generations

small-scale projects led by local people to meet community needs, often supported by NGOs

a group of people working together to achieve shared goals. A housing cooperative is where residents help plan and manage their homes, often in partnership with local government or NGOs

development led by governments or large organisations, often with large-scale funding and limited community input

services and facilities in a city, like transport systems, clean water supply, sewage networks and waste disposal, that help support people’s everyday needs

managing resources or services in a way that meets needs now without damaging the future

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