Impacts on Governments Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
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Loss of Skilled workers Explain
A
- Loses experts in key fields, sectors & industries.
- Brain Drain
2
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Loss of Skilled workers Example
A
- Guardian: 75k nurses left Nigeria 2017-23
- Nigerian pay: £2k/yr
- UK pay: £30k/yr
3
Q
Loss of Skilled workers Analysis
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- Long & Deadly wait times for routine procedures
- Doctors:Citizens in Nigera = 1:5000
Developed World = 1:254
4
Q
Lack of Tax income Explain
A
- Subsistance economies reduce opportunities for taxes
5
Q
Lack of Tax income Example
A
- Nigeria has missed Tax collection targets by 45% since 2015
- Only ~30% pay
6
Q
Lack of Tax income Analysis
A
- Can’t finance public services
- Nurses leave for better pay
- Need to take on debt
- High interest
7
Q
Political Instability & Conflict Explain
A
- Resources become scarce
- Competition ensues
8
Q
Political Instability & Conflict Example
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- South Sudan (Dinka vs Nuer)
- 2013-20 left 6.3m without food
9
Q
Political Instability & Conflict Analysis
A
South Sudan’s economy shrunk 18.3%
10
Q
Debt & Unfair trade Explain
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- Governments can’t fund themselves
- Take out loans from IMF etc
11
Q
Debt & Unfair trade Example
A
52% of African Countries at risk of unrepayment
12
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Debt & Unfair trade Analysis
A
Zimbabwe saw rolling blackouts over $100m outstganding debt