Conrtemp Test 2 Part 2

Question 1

What is one reason for the disparity of wealth in the world

Answer 1

Unequal distribution of natural resources around the world

Question 2

Why is it not enough to possess natural resources

Answer 2

The state must control them and be able to develop them

Question 3

Factors on why some countries don’t get rich

Answer 3

-Developing resources is too costly and the necessary are unavailable
-Resources are being developed by foreign companies which take all the profit
-Being too dependant on resources makes some countries at mercy of international market fluctuations

Question 4

How to benefit from globalization

Answer 4

-solid economy
-Good governance
-Effective social policies
-International influence

Question 5

solid economy:

Answer 5

diversified industries, capital to b invested and good market

Question 6

-Good governance:

Answer 6

open and democratic countries obtain best economic results

Question 7

Effective social policies

Answer 7

educated and healthy population eith a reasonable standard of living tends to be more productive, creative and capable of adapting to change

Question 8

International Influence

Answer 8

International trade and finance regulations benefit wealthy and powerful countries, since they are the ones that draw them up

Question 9

Colonization

Answer 9

Occupation and economic, political or social exploitation of a territory by a Foreign State

Question 10

When did decolonization start

Answer 10

at end of world war 2, many colonies had won their independence

Question 11

What did former colonial powers not hesitate in doing

Answer 11

support governments favourable to them, even dictatorship, and to depose uncooperative regimes

Question 12

Neocolonialism

Answer 12

the direct political and military control gave way to more subtle financial and commercial control

Question 13

Forms of International aid

Answer 13

-Financial support
-material support
-sharing of technology
-training and education
-participating in construction of infrastructures
-Expert advice

Question 14

What are some international organizations from the United Nations System that develops aid programs for developing countries

Answer 14

-World food programme
-the United Nations development programme -
-United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

Question 15

Some programs that are designed to assist less developed countries

Answer 15

-Financial donations
-debt relief
-low-interest loans

Question 16

Who are in the best position to implement social measures essential for development in their country

Answer 16

Government

Question 17

Social policies

Answer 17

Redistribution
-regulation
-capacity building
-Protection of human dignity

Question 18

Redistribution

Answer 18

Measures taken to reduce disparity in the distribution of wealth btween individuals, EX: income tax, nationalization or resources or industries

Question 19

Regulation

Answer 19

To defend the weak and prevent abuse, States can control various activities thru appropriate regulations, EX: labour laws on fair working conditions or unionization of employees

Question 20

Capacity building

Answer 20

Certain States aim at creating more equal opportunites for individuals in an effort to make each one capable of taking charge of their own life, EX: accessible health, education

Question 21

Protection of human dignity

Answer 21

States are also in position to protect the dignity of citizens by taking action to defend and promote human rights, EX: adopting a charter of rights and freedoms or public awareness campaings on certain issues like gender equality

Question 22

What are Micro credit insitutions an example of

Answer 22

An economic measure that can lead to social progress

Question 22

Example of a MicroCredit

Answer 22

Bank for the poor Grameen Bank

Question 22

What do Microcredit Instituions do

Answer 22

Lend small amounts to the poor, amounts are generally sufficiant to start small businesses

Question 22

What does Microcredit enable families to do

Answer 22

climb out of extreme poverty and promote initiative and entrepreneurship

Question 22

Results of International aid

Answer 22

Aid can have positive or negative effect on development of poorer countries

Question 22

Ex of Short-term international aid

Answer 22

Emergency aid: temporary action aimed at providing immediate help for pops facing specific probs

Question 22

What does fair trade allow

Answer 22

-Producers to set their own objectives, taking into account prodcution costs and social environmental costs, practices therefore compatible with principles of sustainable development

Question 22

Ex of Long-term international aid

Answer 22

Development aid: intended to solve probs in a sustainable fashion by dealing w their basic and sometimes highly complex causes

Question 22

Standards for ppl who participate in fair trade

Answer 22

-payment of a fair price for prodcuts, transparency, good working conditions, the use of enviornmentally responsible methods and trade relations based on mutual trust and respect, ex: coffee, flowers, chocolates, sport balls

Question 23

Role of NGOs

Answer 23

-Information, protest and mobilization campaigns to inform the public abt situations in developing countries
-Informing public authorities and pressuring govs(lobbying) to get them involved in the causes defended by /NGOs
-Fundraising
-Projects provide direct aid to needy populations

Question 23

Probs w International aid

Answer 23

-corruption
-hidden agenda
-poorly adopted aid
-aid that is short-lived
-competition and dependence