Unit 4 - G7/G8 - Global Organisations Flashcards
1
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What are the countries in the G7?
A
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Japan
- USA
- UK
- Canada
2
Q
What is important about the countries in the G7?
A
- brought together the leaders of the world’s leading industrial nations - represent 58% of the global net wealth ($317 trillion)
3
Q
What does the G7 want to achieve?
A
- discuss and help resolve global problems, specifically economic issues
4
Q
What has the G7 launched initiatives to fund?
A
- have launched initiatives to fund issues and relieve crises where it sees an opportunity for joint action (e.g. debt relief for developing nations)
5
Q
What did the G7 launch in 1996?
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- in 1996 launched an initiative for the 42 HIPCs
6
Q
What did the G7 do with donations in 1997?
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- in 1997 provided $300 million dollars to the effort to build the containment of the reactor meltdown at Chernobyl
7
Q
Why was the G7 initially formed?
A
- initially formed to discuss economic and political concerns prompted by the 1973 oil crisis
8
Q
How often do the members of the G7 meet?
A
- meet every year
