13.5

Question 1

trading blocks

Answer 1

agreement between a number of countries to promote free trade among it members
example: EU - in 1963 it introduced its common agriculture policy (CAP)

Question 2

multilateral agreements

Answer 2

these exist where several countries engage in a trading relationship with a third party
example: Lomé agreement 1975 where EU gave Africa, Caribbean, pacific nations almost completely free trade access to EU markets

Question 3

bilateral agreements

Answer 3

one made between two political entities that has mutual benefits and is legally binding
example Waitrose has agreement with St Lucia for fair trade bananas

Question 4

emergency food aid in Nepal

Answer 4

-sent to survivors of the 2 earthquakes in 2015
OBJECTIVES
-to deliver food to most in need especially in the remote mountains
-food was distributed to nearly 2 millions people in 7 different districts
-cash was given so they could buy food locally
-to run a logistical service such as a relief hub at kathmadus airport
INPUTS
-terraced hillsides to prevent erosion
-digging ditches and irrigation to catch rainwater
-building dams to create sustainable water supply
OUTCOMES
-enough corn, soy, coffee and fruits grown to feed families and raise a profit at local markets