| Subject | English | Catalan |
| environ. | biological development The action of growing of living organisms | desenvolupament biològic |
| environ. | coastal development Concentration of human settlements, infrastructures and economical activities along the coasts, being these areas very favourable for trade, communication and marine resources exploitation; the impact of the accelerated population growth and of the industrial and touristic development in these areas has caused the disruption of the ecological integrity of the coastal zones | desenvolupament de zones costeres |
| environ. | cultural development The process whereby the capabilities or possibilities inherent in a people's beliefs, customs, artistic activity and knowledge are brought out or made more effective | desenvolupament cultural |
| environ. | demographic development Growth in the number of individuals of a population | desenvolupament demogràfic |
| environ. | development aid The economic assistance or other types of support provided to developing countries to promote or encourage advancement in living standards, institutions, infrastructure, agricultural practices and other aspects of an economy, and to resolve problems typically associated with developing countries | ajut al desenvolupament |
| environ. | development area Area which has been given special help from a government to encourage business and factories to be set up there | àrea de desenvolupament |
| environ. | development co-operation | cooperació al desenvolupament |
| environ. | development model A description, representation, or conception of the economic advancement process of a region or people | model de desenvolupament |
| environ. | development pattern The combination of qualities, structures, acts and tendencies characterizing the economic and social growth of a community or human group | model de desenvolupament |
| environ. | development plan The statement of local planning policies that each local planning authority is required by statute to maintain, and which can only be made or altered by following the procedures prescribed for that purpose, which include obligations to consult widely and to hold a public local inquiry into objections. The development plan includes: 1. the structure plan for the area (normally prepared by the country council); 2. an area-wide development plan for each district council area | plans de desenvolupament |
| environ. | development planning The act or process of formulating a course of action that promotes the economic advancement of a region or people, particularly in countries known to have low levels of economic productivity and technological sophistication | planificació del desenvolupament |
| environ. | economic development The state of nations and the historical processes of change experienced by them, the extent to which the resources of a nation are brought into productive use; the concept of development subsumes associated social, cultural and political changes as well as welfare measures | desenvolupament econòmic |
| environ. | environmental development The growth, progress or advancement in matters of ecological concern | desenvolupament ambiental |
| environ. | industrial development | desenvolupament industrial |
| environ. | land development Planning of infrastructures, services and industrial settlements in order to promote the socio-economic growth of certain land area | desenvolupament rural |
| environ. | local development A stage of growth or advancement in any aspect of a community that is defined by or restricted to a particular and usually small district or area | desenvolupament local |
| environ. | planned urban development Any physical extension of, or changes to, the uses of land in metropolitan areas following certain preparations or designs | desenvolupament urbà planificat |
| comp., MS | Product Development Planning | Planificació del desenvolupament d'un producte (A template that outlines a strategic approach for product development. By understanding your business position in the marketplace, establishing product infrastructure, and a knowledge of your targets and competitors, this template establishes a framework to begin product development) |
| environ. | regional development The progress or advancement for a large geographical territory or a designated division of a country or state, particularly in economic growth that leads to modernization or industrialization | desenvolupament regional |
| environ. | river basin development Any growth, maturation or change in an area of land drained by a river and its tributaries | desenvolupament de conques fluvials |
| environ. | rural development Any course destined to promote economic growth, modernization, increase in agricultural production and the creation of a framework in which to fulfill primary needs, such as education, health and supply of water in the rural areas. The attainment of such objectives depends in general on the type of administrative systems proposed for the various programmes and on the national political situation as regards, for instance land tenure, agrarian reform, the disbursement of assistance and food policy | desenvolupament rural |
| environ. | social development The state of nations and the hystorical processes of change experienced by them. The concept of development subsumes associated cultural and political changes as well as welfare measures which reflect distribution of goods, wealth and opportunities | desenvolupament social |
| environ. | software development No definition needed | desenvolupament de programes |
| environ. | status of development The extent to which a society promotes human well-being in all dimensions of existence by forming people's capabilities, expanding choices and increasing opportunities | estat de desenvolupament |
| environ. | sustainable development Development that provides economic, social and environmental benefits in the long term having regard to the needs of living and future generations. Defined by the World Commission on Environment and Development in 1987 as: development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs | desenvolupament sostenible |
| environ. | sustainable development indicator Statistical indicators used for measuring sustainable development that may be chosen among a wide range of themes as, for example, environmental capacity and quality of life | indicador de desenvolupament sostenible |
| environ. | technological development No definition needed | desenvolupament tecnològic |
| environ. | urban development Any physical extension of, or changes to, the uses of land in metropolitan areas, often involving subdivision into zones; construction or modification of buildings, roads, utilities and other facilities; removal of trees and other obstructions; and population growth and related economic, social and political changes | desenvolupament urbà |
| environ. | urban development document A written or printed text furnishing proposals or procedures for the improvement of living conditions, especially housing, for the inhabitants of a city or densely populated area | document de desenvolupament urbà |
| environ. | urban development law A binding rule or body of rules prescribed by government to regulate public services and the competing claims of residential, commercial and industrial interests in municipal areas generally characterized by moderate to high population density | dret urbanístic |
| environ. | urban planning and development The activity or process of preparing for the future arrangement and condition of an urban center, particularly the development of its physical lay-out, which would include the construction, reconstruction, conversion, alteration or enlargement of buildings and other structures, and the extension or use of undeveloped land | desenvolupament i planificació urbanes |
| environ. | water resources development | desenvolupament de recursos hídrics |
| environ. | waterside development Any physical extension of, or changes to, the uses of land in waterfront areas | desenvolupament de riberes |