Effects on International Communities 12 Marker Flashcards
Refugees - Point
One impact of underdevelopment on international communities is refugees
Refugees - Explain
Conflicts take place in developing nations as people fight over limited resources
In recent times underdevelopment has contributed to civil wars in Syria, Yemen & South Sudan which has seen millions flee the country
Refugees - Example
The UN reports in 2021 over 80 million people had to flee their homes & 30 million had to flee the country completely
Poor World - Point
Underdevelopment also affects the international community
Poor World - Explain
One of the effects of underdevelopment is poor quality infrastructure
Without essentials such as clean water, countries will never reach their full potential
Poor World - Example
According to the World Bank 700,000 million people live on less than $1.90 a day
Poor World - Analysis
With such little income these people will never be able to buy the luxury goods the developed world would hope to sell them
Key Workers - Point
Attracting key workers from poorer countries
Key Workers - Explain
Developing countries struggle to provide a good education system
The international community benefits from this by attracting those that manage to get a good education with the promise of a better life
Key Workers - Example
According to the Independent around 15% of current NHS doctors came from Asia
Disease - Point
Underdevelopment also affects the international community who are at risk of disease
Disease - Explain
Underdeveloped countries have less infrastructure to meet the healthcare needs of their populations
Many diseases can grow in developing countries & then spread to other around the world
Disease - Example
Covid-19 started in China & quickly became a global pandemic
Disease - Analysis
Developed countries should give more support to developing countries to reduce the risk of future diseases spreading
