Rio de Janeiro Flashcards
where is rio
-south east coast of Brazil
-on brazils Atlantic coast
what are the social opportunities in Rio?
-police : pacifying police unit
-install new power lines- new treatment plans and pipes
-favela of Santa Marta- medics go to homes
-giving grants to poor families
what are the economic challenges of rio
-unemployment
-crime
what are the economic solutions on rio
-police - PPV
-education is improving
what are the environmental challenges in rio?
-pollution
-traffic congestion
-water pollution
waste pollution
what is a formal job
- job that is registered
-pay taxes
-employed
what are the environmental solutions of rio?
-expansion of metro system
-new toll roads into city centre
-making coast roads one way during rush hour
-sewage works
-powerplants
what is an informal job
-not registered
-self employed
-pay in cash
- don’t pay taxes
what percentage of people in rio live in favelas
25%
what are the services challenge
-50% done have sewage connections
–30% don’t have electricity
-12% don’t have running water (they are tapped into illegally)
how many favelas in rio
over 1000
what are the construction challenges
-poorly constructed
-built illegally
-on land no one wants- wet land and landslides
why are the challenges with crime
20/100 are murdered in favelas
-drug gangs dominate (red command)
-strong distrust to police
what are the employment challenges
-unemployment is around 20%
-jobs are poorly paid (informal sector)
-in favelas the average income is about £75 a month
what are challenges with population growth
– population in favelas are growing quicker than anywhere else in rio
-growth adds pressure
