This is Unit 1 of the course Issues in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

1. UNIT 1

2. Unit 1 – 3 weeks
1. Identify the characteristics which distinguish
between developed and developing states
2. State the factors which classify territories as
small island developing states SIDS
3. Describe the profiles of selected SIDS
4. Analyse the lobbying role played by regional
and international groups for SIDS

3. 1. Review at least three definitions of
developed and developing countries
2. Discuss the factors that help to classify
territories as SIDS e.g. location, size etc.
3. Select a SIDS identify the characteristics
which classify it as such
4. Outline how ONE regional or international
lobby group represents the interests of SIDS
(use the resource at
http://www.sidsnet.org/partnerships/orga
nizations)

4.  Outline the characteristics of developed and
developing countries in a table and post in
the forum provided
 Summarize the factors which classify
territories as SIDS and post in the forum for
the unit
 Review the support given by lobbying
organizations to SIDS and create a newspaper
article and share in a group wiki.