Com 1--Eq 2-3.7

Question 1

Pros of Top down schemes

Answer 1

Can achieve large improvements that affect while cities eg water supply for everyone by 2020 for Lagos
High cost projects can be carried out that NGOs/small communities could not afford

Question 2

Cons for Top Down Schemes

Answer 2

Very expensive projets - eg. $1billion borrow from world bank for the light rail line
Some of the schemes won’t help those in need eg. Banning small generators affects the poor
Lack of support from the communities, they undermine the strategies

Question 3

Pros of bottom up schemes

Answer 3

Funded by donations from people in more developed countries so low cost for the community
Can focus on economic, social and environmental sustainability
Planned with the local community so provides support for those in need and addresses the local concerns

Question 4

Cons of Bottom up schemes

Answer 4

Small scale reaches fewer people
Lack of communication between organisations
Funds are limited especially in times of economic recession