Aid

Question 1

What are some arguments for emergency aid?

Answer 1

• Emergency aid during a disaster saves lives
• Aid helps rebuild livelihoods and housing after a disaster.

Question 2

What are some arguments against emergency aid?

Answer 2

• Countries should avoid disasters through careful planning and management
• Aid may not reach people who meet it due to corruption e.g Haiti

Question 3

What are some arguments for development aid?

Answer 3

Provision of medical training, medicines, vaccines (e.g against malaria) and equipment can improve health and standards of living

Question 4

What is an agricultural argument for development aid?

Answer 4

• Aid for agricultural improvement can increase food production and so imrpove the quality and quantity of food