International Aid in India Flashcards
What is international aid?
International aid is financial, technical, or humanitarian assistance provided by governments, charities, or international organizations to support development in a country.
Why does India receive international aid?
India has historically received aid to tackle poverty, improve healthcare and education, and support disaster relief efforts.
What are the two main types of aid?
The two main types are short-term emergency aid (for immediate crises) and long-term development aid (for infrastructure, education, and healthcare).
What was India’s life expectancy and birth rate in 2017?
In 2017, India’s life expectancy was 53.87 years, and the birth rate was 5.5 children per woman.
What is Official Development Assistance (ODA)?
ODA is aid provided by governments and funded by taxpayers, often given to developing countries to improve living conditions.
What is bilateral aid?
Bilateral aid is when one country provides financial or material aid directly to another country, sometimes with conditions attached.
What is multilateral aid?
Multilateral aid is aid given through international organizations like the United Nations (UN) or World Bank, distributing funds to multiple countries.
What is voluntary aid, and how is it funded?
Voluntary aid is provided by charities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), funded by donations from individuals or companies.
What is an example of a short-term aid response in India?
After the 2001 Gujarat earthquake, the UK public donated £20 million in emergency aid for food, water, and reconstruction.
What was the UK’s long-term aid contribution to India before 2015?
Until 2015, the UK sent £200 million per year in aid to India to tackle poverty, improve housing, and expand education.
Why did the UK stop giving aid to India in 2015?
The UK ended aid to India in 2015 due to India’s rapid economic growth and increasing ability to fund its own development projects.
What is Project Shakti, and how does it provide aid?
Project Shakti is a bottom-up aid project that provides small business loans to 75,000 rural Indian women, helping them start businesses.
What are microfinance loans, and how do they help development?
Microfinance loans are small loans given to individuals or small businesses in developing countries, helping to reduce poverty and create jobs.
How has aid impacted India’s healthcare system?
Aid has helped India reduce infant mortality, improve sanitation, and expand vaccination programs.
What is one criticism of international aid in India?
Some aid programs do not address long-term problems and can create dependency rather than self-sufficiency.
How can aid sometimes be misused?
Corruption and poor governance can redirect aid funds away from intended development projects, reducing its effectiveness.
What role does India play in providing aid to other countries?
India has transitioned from being an aid recipient to an aid donor, giving $2.4 billion in foreign aid and providing $30 billion in development loans to other countries in 2022.
How did India respond to the COVID-19 pandemic with international aid?
India received aid in the form of medical supplies and financial support but also exported vaccines to over 70 countries.
How does debt relief support India’s development?
Debt relief reduces loan repayments for India, freeing up money for healthcare, education, and infrastructure projects.
How does long-term aid help India’s education system?
Long-term aid has helped increase literacy rates, provide school materials, and improve teacher training in rural areas.
