Question

On what principle is sustainable development based?

Options

• Rapid industrialization without social considerations

• Maximizing wealth concentration among developed nations

• Prioritizing individual wealth over community welfare

• Inter-generational equity and meeting basic needs of all, especially the poor

Answer 1

Sustainable development is based on inter-generational equity and the principle of meeting the basic needs of all, especially the poor. This ensures that development benefits are distributed fairly across generations and that vulnerable populations receive priority in resource allocation and policy decisions.