Aid - Dependency

Question 1

What does most aid come with according to dependency theory? (Aid dependency)

Answer 1

Conditionalities

Question 2

Why is aid tied according to dependency theory? (Aid dependency)

Answer 2

It is a strategic defence

Question 3

How does aiding LEDC’s benefit the MEDC according to dependency theory? (Aid dependency)

Answer 3

Aid is given so an area can develop. The development then uses western products e.g John Deere tractors

Question 4

How is HIV/AIDS treatment tied aid according to dependency theory? (Aid dependency)

Answer 4

LEDC governments are forced to buy medicine from US rather than a cheaper alternative from South Africa

Question 5

To every €1 of aid, how much was given back to the USA? (Aid dependency)

Answer 5

84 cent

Question 6

Overall view of aid according to dependency theory? (Aid dependency)

Answer 6

Aid keeps countries in the exact same economic state

Question 7

What is one solution to LEDC’s developing whilst still in the capitalist system according to dependency theory? (Aid dependency)

Answer 7

Isolation e.g Iran, but eventually the capitalist system will take over