Development aid Flashcards
1
Q
How much aid has Haiti received in the past decade?
A
Over $13 billion
2
Q
Why does the Haiti remain so poor?
A
- Corrupt government meaning money often ‘lost’ or poorly distributed.
- Much aid money used for contracts with US companies not helping local people.
3
Q
What is Haiti’s relationship with aid?
A
The country has become dependent on aid limiting its progress and economic development.
4
Q
What is Haiti’s score on the Gini coefficient?
A
High score meaning high levels of inequality.
5
Q
Describe the Ebola outbreak in West Africa
A
- First case recorded in March 2014
- Epidemic killed over 11,000 people.
6
Q
What was the response?
A
- Quickly declared an emergency by the WHO
- Individual countries provided support.
- NGO’s sent medical staff and equipment
7
Q
Outcome of aid
A
- Stopped the spread of Ebola at the cost of $4 billion.
- The WHO declared the region free of the disease in January 2016.
8
Q
What NGO has been instrumental in fighting malaria?
A
The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation has spent $2 billion fighting malaria.
9
Q
What have been the improvements since 2005?
A
- New cases down 25%
- Deaths down 42%
10
Q
What has helped in controlling malaria?
A
- Mosquito nets
- Better diagnosis and treatment
- Improved insecticides
