Aid Flashcards
Short-term aid is also known as
Humanitarian aid
Definition of aid
Lending assistance to countries or communities who are in need
Long-term aid is also known as
Development aid
One country giving aid directly to another is known as
Bi-lateral aid
Many countries giving money/aid to a central agency (e.g the world bank) who then distribute it to many places is known as
Multi-lateral aid
Short-term aid helps to solve
Immediate problems
This type of aid brings urgent relief to people in desperate situations
Short-term aid
This type of aid seeks to improve the overall level of development of a country
Long-term aid
Food parcels are and example of
Short-term aid
Refugee camps are an example of
Short-term aid
Blankets and tents are an example of
Short-term aid
Building a dam is an example of
Long-term aid
Improving water supply is an example of
Long-term aid
Setting up fair trade is an example of
Long-term aid
Advantages of aid
Saves lives in an emergency, lives are made easier, people learn skills and get an education
