Case studies 2 Flashcards
(11 cards)
What are the general benefits of Toursim?
Valuable source of foreign exchange.
Improvements infrastructure
Improvements in education and healthcare
develops employment opportunities and raises incomes
What are the issues of Aid to Nigeria?
Corruption with the government means that not all aid benefits the people that need it.
What are the benefits of Aid to Nigeria?
Many individuals and community projects benefitted
Mosquito nets ‘nets for life’
What are the Advantages of TNCs (shell, Nigeria)?
Shell provides employment, training and skills
Introduced modern technology
Invested in local infrastructure
Local companies benefit from selling supplies to shell
Has international links which help industry to thrive
Government benefits from export taxes, providing money that can be spent on improving education and health care.
What are the disadvantages of TNCs (shell, Nigeria)?
Shell exploits the low wages and avoid paying local taxes
Working conditions can be poor, with fewer rules and regulations than in HICs
Contributes to environmental damage
Higher paid roles are held by foreign workers
Most of the money returns to Europe.
Tourism issues
Only small %£ goes to local people
Tourist vehicle damage environment
Tourism benefits
12% Kenya’s GDP
Money spent education/healthcare
600k employed
24 national parks
Why is Kenya’s government encouraging tourism?
Visa fees reduced by 50% in 2009
Visa fees scrapped under 16’s
Landing fees reduced for charter flights
Why do tourists visit Kenya?
Tribal culture
Safari wildlife
Warm climate
Unspoilt landscape
Where is Kenya located?
East Africa
What are the general benefits of Toursim?
Valuable source of foreign exchange.
Improvements infrastructure
Improvements in education and healthcare
develops employment opportunities and raises incomes
