Rio De Janerio Flashcards
Why is Rio important nationally?
-Major trading port
-Oil refining and ship building industries
Why is Rio important internationally?
-Tourism
-2016 Olympics
-2014 World Cup
In 2013 what percentage of the city had access to a medical clinic?
55%
Why has a lack of education created crime in Rio?
Compulsory for children aged 6-14 to attend school.
Only half of the city’s children carry on attending school.
Many will drop out to become drug traffickers.
How is education in Rio improving?
-Volunteers in schools
-Grants are given to poor families
-Free PE lessons
What percentage of Rio’s population don’t have access to running water?
12%
How is water supply in Rio improving?
-Seven new water treatment plants are being put in place
What proportion of Rio’s population is employed in the informal job sector?
1/3
How is the proportion of Rio’s population employed in the informal job sector being reduced?
-Youth is encouraged to stay in education
-Free daycare for teenage parents
-Employment provided for adults who have temporarily left education
How is crime in Rio being reduced?
Pacifying police patrol established
What improvements have been made to favelas by the Favela Bairro project?
-Roads formally named
-Residents can now apply for 100% mortgages
-access to credit allows inhabitants to buy materials to improve their homes
Outline ways in which the favela bairro project has been a success:
-Number of local businesses in favelas has doubled
-Standard of living has improved in the targeted favelas
-The development of services has increased residents income by 15%
Outline ways in which the favela bairro project has not been a success:
-Teachers do not have the skills to teach literacy and new skills
-Budget of $1million doesn’t cover every favela
-Newly built/improved infrastructure isn’t being maintained by the government
-Rent increase in improved favelas so those who cannot afford it are priced out
-Residents lack the skills and resources to make repairs to damage
