International Organisations Flashcards
1
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background information
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- there are two types of international organisations.
- Multirateral organisations made up of countries working together (UN + EU).
- non govermental organisations (NGO) which are independant of countries goverments – in the UK, we call them charities
1
Q
OXFAM
(explain)
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- NGOs are not under the control of governments and are more motivatd by humanitarian concern with less political influence
- NGOs operate in areas which can be politcally sensitive for western governments to operate
2
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OXFAM
(example)
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- OXFAM have installed and maintained water pumps in Syria to ensure cities affected by civil war
3
Q
OXFAM
(analysis)
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- The UK goverment being an opopnent of the syrain government could not do this
- which proves NGOs are effective in providing basic human infranstructure to unsure essential life which the UK could not do.
4
Q
Often financed by governments which can damage reputations
(explain)
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- might try influence the work of NGOs
- may not want them to work in certain areas
5
Q
Often financed by governments which can damage reputations
(example)
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- OXFAM is heavily dependant on the UK government for fundinf as they have recieved £175 million (40%) from the Uk
6
Q
Often financed by governments which can damage reputations
(analysis)
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- this can lead NGOs to a stop in donations or not allowing them to work in certain areas
- NGOs might not be trusted by some governments and refuse help.
7
Q
the world health organisation (WHO)
(explain)
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- poor health is a significant factor in underdevelopment as without the working age population it is difficult to generate an income to approve further development.
- WHO have supported the development of infranstructure and healthcare, offering training and medical professionals.
8
Q
the world health organisation (WHO)
(example)
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- since august 2021, WHO have spent 3.45 million dollars on urgent medical support / supplies in afganistan preventing further displacement.
9
Q
WHO have a long way to go
(explain)
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- WHO have set targets to eradicate diseases such as Malaria, HIV and other infections yet there are still millions of people are still infected and millions are dying neadlessly over diseases.
10
Q
WHO have a long way to go
(example)
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- WHO are heavily dependant on funding from goverments and induvidually relying on £893 million donations from the USA alone
11
Q
Food and Agricultual Organisation (FAO)
(explain)
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- works with developing countries to help manage their agricultural sources
- helps countries feed themselves while addressing poverty and hunger at the same time by creating jobs.
12
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Food and Agricultual Organisation (FAO)
(example)
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- working with around 50k farmers in Syria to prevent food insecurity for 50k people
13
Q
Food and Agricultual Organisation (FAO)
(analysis)
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- supplying high quality seeds, FAO boosts food production and economic oppurtunities, lifting farmers out of poverty and tackling immedeate hunger.
14
Q
lack of transparency, accountability and are highly insufficient.
(explain)
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- operate across many locations, lots of countries try set priorities.
- takes time to come to an agreement so time and money are wasted that could’ve been used more efficiently.
