Foreign Aid Flashcards
Uk used to be a world leader that spreads
Soft power
Education programs, will teach english, about the royal family and british customs
The recent spend of 0.7%
Decreased to 0.5% of NI goes to foreign aid
Opportunity cost
The money not spent on UK citizens
In 2027 there will be
0.3% of NI
The fall is to increase defence spending
Priorities for UK aid spending
Economic transformation by addressing unsustainable debt
Providing climate finance
Humanitarian aid
Conflict prevention
Why does the UK have external pressure
Due to Trump withdrawing from world Health Organisation and Paris agreement- it puts pressure on UK to contribute more in this area
An area of savings wanted is
Asylum seekers are a large cost.
Savings would be made by cutting the no. Of people entering the UK illegally. An increase of the speed of processing and returning refugees
