aid in nigeria

Question 1

g7 and aid

Answer 1

In 2013 the UK became the first G7 country to meet the United Nations target of spending 0.7% of gross national income on international development via aid.

Question 2

UK Government believe that a

Answer 2

The Department for International Development of the UK Government believe that a “peaceful, more democratic and prosperous Nigeria, meeting the basic needs of its citizens, is possible within a generation.” This is where it has focussed its aid.

Question 3

Governance

Answer 3

Number of people voting in Nigeria’s national elections 40 million people voted in the 2011 election, 5 million more than in the last election £71.6 million (includes security too) has been spent on the elections

Question 4

wealth Creation

Answer 4

Number of poor people whose income increase by between 15% and 50% due to DFID projects.

515,708 poor people with incomes raised above15%
thanks to britsish aid

Question 5

health

Answer 5

Number of births delivered with skilled health personnel in targeted sites in northern Nigeria.

500,000 delivered

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Question 6

malaria

Answer 6

Number of insecticide treated malaria nets distributed with DFID support.

10 million nets given out

Question 7

education

Answer 7

Number of additional children receiving education in Nigeria. 481,000 additional children (48% girls) 30.8 million

Question 8

Water and Sanitation

Answer 8

Number of people using safer water and living in open-defecation free villages as a result of DFID support. this cost £6.9 million to the UK