Kenya Flashcards

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what do TNCs do?

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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

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2
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Why is Dyson good for Malaysia?

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boots Malaysian economy - more they earn - more they spend - tax paid

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Why is Dyson good for UK?

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new opportunities for scientists
Dyson’s profits increase - increased corporate tax - more money available for public services for UK (healthcare & education)

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4
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Tourism in Kenya

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brought in 1.8million by 2011

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5
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how much did tourism impact Kenya?

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contributes to 12% of Kenya’s GDP - money can be spent on development & improving quality of life

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tourist activities in Kenya

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Beaches in Lamu and Malindi
Mount Kenya
Safari in Maasai Mari
Elephants in Savo + Rhino sanctuaries
24 national parks

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7
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Negatives of tourism in Kenya

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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)

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