Kenya Flashcards
what do TNCs do?
1.invest money & skills in LICs
2.money can help w development of infrastructure (power/roads)
3.improve access to water & electricity
4.improve transport
5.encourages other b’s to follow
Why is Dyson good for Malaysia?
boots Malaysian economy - more they earn - more they spend - tax paid
Why is Dyson good for UK?
new opportunities for scientists
Dyson’s profits increase - increased corporate tax - more money available for public services for UK (healthcare & education)
Tourism in Kenya
brought in 1.8million by 2011
how much did tourism impact Kenya?
contributes to 12% of Kenya’s GDP - money can be spent on development & improving quality of life
tourist activities in Kenya
Beaches in Lamu and Malindi
Mount Kenya
Safari in Maasai Mari
Elephants in Savo + Rhino sanctuaries
24 national parks
Negatives of tourism in Kenya
Tourist vehicles damage environment
Tribes ppl forced off land to make space for national parks
only small proportions of money earned goes to locals- big companies inHICs overseas- so doesn’t close development gap (leakage)