aid Flashcards
benefits of small scale technology aid
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
why do countries need water aid?
contaminated by sewage
long time to collect
not plentiful in Africa
what is rainwater harvesting & Pros and cons of rainwater harvesting
gutters attached to huts connected to tanks of clay or plastic
-cheap and easy to use
-doesn’t rain a lot in hotter countries
what is a hand pumped borehole & pros and cons
drilled hole into the ground attached to a hand pump above ground
-pumps clean water
no environmental impact
-more expensive
what is a hippo roller & pros and cons
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
what is a bike powered water pump & pros and cons
-No environmental impact
-speeds water collection
-portable
No cons
how does aid help reduce the global development gap?
it improves literacy rates ,infrastructure , agriculture but it can be wasted by corrupt governments or they become reliant on aid
debt relief is:
when a country’s debt is cancelled so more money can be spent on development BUT locals may not get a say
what is aid?
When a country or organisation donates resources to help a country develop
What is short term aid
it solves immediate problems like food parcels, bottled water ,tents
what is long-term aid?
Help that is given to rebuild the area and peoples lives like seeds, fertilisers, tools, digging wells, medical supplies
What are some problems with aid?
could be tied aid top down aid, which is imposed not specific or it could lead to debt because of interest
what is the problem with LIC trade products
they mostly trade primary products which are prone to price fluctuations and natural hazards affecting production
What does TNC stand for?
transnational corporations
What did TNCs do?
- Invest money in skills.
- Improve in infrastructure
- More access to water and electricity.
4.Improves transport like ports
5.Itencourages other businesses