aid Flashcards

1
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benefits of small scale technology aid

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simple enough for people to manage directly and on a local level
it makes use of skills that are available in local communities to supply basic human needs

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2
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why do countries need water aid?

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contaminated by sewage
long time to collect
not plentiful in Africa

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3
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what is rainwater harvesting & Pros and cons of rainwater harvesting

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gutters attached to huts connected to tanks of clay or plastic
-cheap and easy to use
-doesn’t rain a lot in hotter countries

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what is a hand pumped borehole & pros and cons

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drilled hole into the ground attached to a hand pump above ground
-pumps clean water
no environmental impact
-more expensive

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5
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what is a hippo roller & pros and cons

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pushed or pulled tank of plastic
-5 gallons to 24 gallons of water
30,000 rollers directly benefit over 200.000 people
-no guarantee the water collected is clean

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6
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what is a bike powered water pump & pros and cons

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-No environmental impact
-speeds water collection
-portable
No cons

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7
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how does aid help reduce the global development gap?

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it improves literacy rates ,infrastructure , agriculture but it can be wasted by corrupt governments or they become reliant on aid

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8
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debt relief is:

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when a country’s debt is cancelled so more money can be spent on development BUT locals may not get a say

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9
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what is aid?

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When a country or organisation donates resources to help a country develop

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10
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What is short term aid

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it solves immediate problems like food parcels, bottled water ,tents

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what is long-term aid?

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Help that is given to rebuild the area and peoples lives like seeds, fertilisers, tools, digging wells, medical supplies

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12
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What are some problems with aid?

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could be tied aid top down aid, which is imposed not specific or it could lead to debt because of interest

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what is the problem with LIC trade products

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they mostly trade primary products which are prone to price fluctuations and natural hazards affecting production

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14
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What does TNC stand for?

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transnational corporations

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15
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What did TNCs do?

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  1. Invest money in skills.
  2. Improve in infrastructure
  3. More access to water and electricity.
    4.Improves transport like ports
    5.Itencourages other businesses
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16
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case study Malaysia

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Proton cars, skilled workforce, which means high-quality products more income for sales

17
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how does Dyson boost Malaysia’s economy?

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Theres more money to earn, which means more money is spent, which means more tax is paid

18
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how does Dyson benefit the UK economy?

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Dysons profit increased, which means increased corporate taxes, which gives more money that is spent on public services like health and education

19
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what has been impact of tourism in Kenya?

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Significant benefits for Kenny’s economy and employment

20
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name some tourist attractions in Kenya

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elephants in Salvo , safari in Maasai Mara , hiking mount Kenya , beaches in Lamu or Malindi

21
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how much does tourism contribute to Kenya’s GDP?

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over 12%

22
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how many jobs were lost after the coal trikes?

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3 1/2 million factory and manufacturing

23
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deindustrialisation in sheffield led to ..

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led to loss of the cities steel industry as a result of globalisation

24
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social impacts of deindustrialisation

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unemployment led to petty crime
regional outmigration
education levels dropped

25
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economic impact of deindustrialisation

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local skill base was unsuited for new tertiary jobs
mps had to promise to develop new jobs as to not lose voters

26
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what is top down aid?

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imposed on people (Moreland and hot tub)

27
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Bottom up development aid

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start and work with the people : what do they want?

28
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what are some causes of uneven development?

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hazards , climate, landlocked countries , colonialism, trade systems