Mini Case Studies on the Development Gap

Question 1

(4)

CASE STUDY: Mali (LIC)

Physical/Natural CAUSE

CLIMATE

Answer 1

North: Sahara Desert = arid

Central: Sahel Desert: semi-arid + irregular rainfall –> low crop yields
Crop yield DEFECIT = Low income + more SUBSTINENCE FARMERS

South: HOT + WETTER climate –> INSECT INVASION = mosquitoes = DISEASES = MALARIA

Question 2

(4)

CASE STUDY: Ethiopia (LIC)

ECONOMIC CAUSE

PRIMARY VS MANUFACTURED GOODS

Answer 2

• EXPORTS COMMODITIES (cocoa) - Low-value
• IMPORTS MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS (chocolate)
• Trade Defecit: IMPORTS > EXPORTS = Less money –> hard to pay for INFRASTRUCTURE + HEALTHCARE

Question 3

(4)

CASE STUDY: Zambia(LIC)

ECONOMIC CAUSE

DEBT

Answer 3

• Copper from ZAMBIA
• Prices FLUCTUATE A LOT
• Government cant invest in LARGE PROJECTS.
• Unable to pay teachers/ doctors…

Question 4

(4)

CASE STUDY: Kenya

ECONOMIC CAUSE

Poor Trade Links

Answer 4

• Tarrifs on Kenyian milk to UK by 20%
• Higher prices on IMPORTS
• Less demand
• Less INCOME for KENYA.

Question 5

(3)

CASE STUDY: Afghanistan

HISTORICAL CAUSE

Conflict.

Answer 5

• 2001 to 2007: US invaded
• Destruction of INFRASTRUCTURE
• about 31K deaths.

Question 6

(4)

CASE STUDY: Chile

PHYSICAL/NATURAL CAUSE

Natural Resources

Answer 6

• EXTRACTING AND PURIFYING copper from mines.
• EXPORTING
• through a DIVERSIFIED ECONOMY
• Lots of REVENUE + EMPLOYMENT.