Extra Unecessary Information on International Development

Question 1

Aid

Answer 1

Richer countries have promised 0.7% of their wealth each year to poorer countries (most give less)

Question 2

Emergency aid definition and examples

Answer 2

The form of aid used to save lives of people who are in immediate danger.
E.g. rescue team, emerge food, rescue tea, shelter etc.

Question 3

Long term aid definition and examples

Answer 3

When a poor country is helped over a long period of time.

E.g. permanent shelter, transport links, farmed crops, contraception, increased education etc.

Question 4

Examples of emergency aid and long term aid:

Answer 4

Medical assistance, clean water, medical supplies, charity work etc.

Question 5

NGOs - Non-Governmental Organisations

Answer 5

When you donate money to reliable charities they use it for small local projects.

Question 6

Manufacturing and TNC’s (Trans-National Corporations)

Answer 6

Previously, most companies produced companies in one country and transported them to other parts of the world. Now many companies produce goods in several places.