Case Study - Sudan - Trade vs. Aid Flashcards
0
Q
How much aid was received in 2007? And why?
A
$2 billion to cope with food shortages from conflicts and drought
1
Q
What percentage live on less than $1 a day?
A
50%
2
Q
Where has the aid come from?
A
Individual gobs (UK&US) Individual orgs (the UN) NGOs (save the children)
3
Q
What is the aid used for?
A
Promote developments
Prevent conflicts
Invest in education (refurb 150 schools)
4
Q
Problems with aid:
A
Getting it to where it’s needed - conflicts and corruption
5
Q
What happened in 1999?
A
Started exporting oil- first trade surplus
6
Q
Agriculture count for what percentage of GDP or employment?
A
40% of GDP
80% of employment
7
Q
Problems with trade
A
Difficult to make profit due to trade barriers
But it’s in the process of joining the WTO
