L6 - Trekking from the Bottom-up (Jordan) Flashcards
Describe traditional life in Bedouin
. Nomadic pastoralists, herding goats, sheep and camels
. Lived in tents
. Depend on relatives, not the government
What is the purpose of the Bedouin plan?
To cope with a move from nomadic pastoralism to permanent villages
What do Amman extract from Bedouin?
Water
How will money be raised?
Small projects
How many people will it cater for across how many villages?
150,000 and 4 villages
What will be created?
New schools and lots of jobs
Name an example of home grown technology it uses.
grey irrigation water
Why is there more chance of acceptance/success?
It involves local people
Why’s it cheap and easy to set up?
It’s a Small project
What jobs does it specifically create?
Selling crops and tents.
What national issues can the project not address?
war in Iraq nearby and closed border with Saudi Arabia
Why would a lack of control mean a lack of co-ordination?
As Amman can use water
What is it all dependent on?
strength of local community and its leadership
What type of project is this?
Bottom up
Where is Bedouin
Jordan
