12/13 SAC

Question 1

Aid (definition)

Answer 1

assistance given to countries or communities in the event of a crisis or for the development of long-term sustainable improvements

Question 2

Emergency aid (definition)

Answer 2

rapid assistance given to people or countries in immediate distress to relieve suffering during and after emergencies such as wars and natural disasters

Question 3

Bilateral aid (example)

Answer 3

Australian government helping the papa new guinea government rebuild 6 bridges after Cyclone Guba

Question 4

Multilateral aid (definition)

Answer 4

aid provided through an international organisation, such as the World Bank, United Nations or World Health Organization

Question 5

Multilateral aid (example)

Answer 5

GAVI- The vaccine alliance

Question 6

Non-government aid (definition)

Answer 6

not for profit aid that works independently from the government

Question 7

Why Australia gives aid

Answer 7

To reduce the risk of diseases spreading to Australia
* Promotes trading opportunities
* To reduce poverty and promote human development

Question 8

Infrastructure, trade and economic growth (Aid Priority)

Answer 8

Improving infrastructure allows for greater trading opportunities which promotes economic
growth and therefore increases employment opportunities and reduces poverty.

Question 9

Agriculture, fisheries and water (Aid Priority)

Answer 9

The agriculture and fisheries industries are vital sources of jobs, income and exports, particularly
for those living in low and middle income countries.

Question 10

Effective Governance (policies, institutions and functioning economies) (Aid Priority)

Answer 10

Effective governance is vital for a country’s future prosperity; where governance is poor,
development outcomes are also poor, particularly in conflict-affected areas.

Question 10

Education and Health (Aid Priority)

Answer 10

A quality education is vital in breaking the cycle of poverty. Education helps individuals,
families, communities and nations to achieve their aspirations and realise their full potential.

Question 11

Building Resilience (humanitarian assistance, disaster risk reduction and social protection)
(Aid Priority)

Answer 11

When humanitarian crises hit, low and middle income countries are disproportionately
impacted. Human development improvements are quickly reversed and poverty rates increase
once again.

Question 12

Gender Equality and Empowering women and girls (Aid Priority)

Answer 12

Achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls are vital in order for the world to
make any significant improvements in economic growth, poverty reduction, human
development and peace and security.

Question 13

Non-government Organisation

Answer 13

non-profit organisations that work to promote health and wellbeing and human development and they operate separately from governments

Question 14

World Vision (explanation)

Answer 14

World vision is a non-government organisation that works with children, families and communities around the world to overcome poverty and injustice. It works in more than 90 countries, with local staff who understand and appreciate the needs of the culture

Question 15

World Vision (work)

Answer 15

Intensive feeding programs for malnourished children, Training and equipping health staff, Agricultural training on growing a new and more diverse range of crops

Question 16

Red cross (explanation)

Answer 16

The Red Cross is a non-government organisation that aims to improve the lives of vulnerable people in Australia and internationally by mobilising the power of humanity

Question 17

Red Cross (work)

Answer 17

Installing safe drinking water and sanitation facilities, Providing first aid training to Prevent the spread of Ebola in West Africa, Providing emergency specialist aid workers

Question 18

Ownership

Answer 18

needs of local community, relevant sociocultural and political factors in the planning process, implemented in a socio-culturally sensitive way

Question 19

Partnerships and Collaboration

Answer 19

Stakeholders, input, appropriate, training locals, strengths and expertise, community involvement

Question 20

Focus on Results

Answer 20

Focuses on women, aid reaches those who need it, addresses patterns of disease and illness, seeks to reduce poverty and inequality

Question 21

Transparency and Mutual Accountability

Answer 21

Information is published and openly available, funding is used for its intended purpose, regular monitoring of progress against program aims

Question 22

WaterAid Work/implementation 1

Answer 22

Organising the building of pumps, wells and toilets In close proximity to homes and villages in low-income countries.

Question 23

WaterAid Work/implementation 2

Answer 23

Training locals to maintain the wells and pumps to ensure longevity of the infrastructure after WaterAid workers leave the respective villages

Question 24

WaterAid (HD)

Answer 24

By training women to maintain infrastructure, as well as act educators for future generations, WaterAid enhances these women’s capabilities and allows them to participate in the life of their community

Question 24

WaterAid Purpose

Answer 24

To transform the lives of the poorest and most marginalised people by improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene, with an understanding that extreme poverty cannot be eradicated without universal access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene

Question 25

WaterAid Work/implementation 3

Answer 25

Arranging education programs for locals and teaching them about different sanitation programs to improve health

Question 26

WaterAid (Effectiveness)

Answer 26

By organising the building of pumps and wells in close proximity to homes, WaterAid meets the needs of the local community through safe, accessible drinking water, allowing for ownership of the program for the recipient country. By training locals to maintain the wells and pumps, WaterAid allows for partnerships and collaboration by developing the knowledge and skills of local communities through this training.