Development Gap Case Study - Development Projects Flashcards
What is the large scale aid project?
The Cahora Bassa Dam, Mozambique
What are the environmental impacts of the large scale project?
Massive environmental damage.
River flow is low.
Shrimp fishing industry has been almost destroyed.
Give some facts about the large scale aid project.
Portuguese government began construction in the 1960’s.
Civil war halted development and damaged infrastructure.
Construction finished in 1997.
Largest HEP scheme in Southern Africa.
One of three dams constructed in the Zambezi Basin.
Top-down development.
Who has benefitted from the large scale aid project?
1% of Mozambique’s rural homes.
Most of the power is sold to South Africa.
How successful was the large scale project?
Highly unsuccessful:
• only 1% of the population benefit from it
• cause of major environmental damage
• destroyed shrimp fishing industry and jobs
Because of this, it has slowed development despite its great potential.
What is the medium scale project?
WaterAid
Give some facts about the medium scale project.
WaterAid was established in 1981.
They support countries that lack suitable sanitation, safe water and hygiene education to promote development and greater living standards.
How has Water Aid supported Madagascar?
Reached 61,000 people with safe water.
Gave 110,000 people improved sanitation.
Made sure that practical skills and technologies existed in the community.
Schools and health centres were given choices about the best solutions for their problems.
Simple solutions (e.g. covering stored water, hand washing) were encouraged.
How has WaterAid supported Ethiopia?
Reached 113,000 people with safe water.
Gave 123,000 people improved sanitation.
Coordinated a country water, sanitation and hygiene coalition which promotes water and sanitation across the country.
What is the small scale project?
Community Youth Empowerment Programme, Uganda
Give some facts about the small scale project.
It works to improve water quality and education in small Ugandan communities.
Bottom-up development.
What are the short term benefits of the small scale project?
Instant access to uncontaminated, protected water.
What are the long term benefits of the small scale project?
Younger generation are educated on environmental health, concerns and energy conservation methods.
Availability of clean water can be prolonged.
Promotes sustainable development.
Future skilled workforce.
