CH 12 (BILATERAL)

Question 1

Bilateral aid

Answer 1

refers to the provision of aid from the government of one country to the government of another country

Question 2

Bilateral pros

Answer 2

• Helps reduce poverty and brings about long-term sustainable development.
• Through consultation, meets the needs of the country and its people
• Helps governments strengthen their economic, political, health and education systems to eventually become self-sufficient
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Question 3

cons

Answer 3

• Sometimes the goods and services are provided by companies from the donating country, thereby favouring the economy and political interests of the donor country.
• If the government of the country receiving aid is corrupt, the aid funds may not be spent on their intended purpose.