Jakarta: case study of a major city in a Newly Emerging Economy
Why this, why now
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.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
- Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Jakarta: case study of a major city in a Newly Emerging Economy
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.
9 lessons- Challenges associated with urban growth: environmental issues
- Challenges associated with urban growth: people and the economy
- Economic opportunities associated with urban growth
- Challenges associated with urban growth: housing
- Social opportunities associated with urban growth
- Location and importance of Jakarta
- Urban planning: improving quality of life for the urban poor in Jakarta
- Strategies for achieving sustainability: 'bottom-up' strategies
- Strategies for achieving sustainability: 'top-down' strategies