Rural Environments 5.9 Managing Rural Challenges

Question 1

stakeholders (2)

Answer 1

• groups with differing interests

- examples= Conservation Organisations, EU, Government departments, Farmers

Question 2

what are some examples of Intergovernmental Organisations (IGOS) with a paricular interest in rural areas? (3)

Answer 2

• the World Bank
• the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)
• the world health organisation (WHO)

Question 3

the World Bank

Answer 3

provides financial and technical help to countries to fight poverty and promote development

Question 4

what is one of the UNESCO’s priorities?

Answer 4

that every child should have access to education

Question 5

the world health organisation

Answer 5

is primarily concerned with promoting healthcare and fighting disease

Question 6

what are some examples of Non-Governmental organisations (NGOS), that have a special interest in rural areas? (3)

Answer 6

• WWF (protection of wildlife and its habitats)
• Friends of the Earth (protection of the environment)
• Aid agencies such as Oxfam, WaterAid and Save the Children (help to provide basic services such as clean water, schools and medical centres)

Question 7

Government departments

Answer 7

focus on the solution of rural problems, including development and conservation issues

Question 8

Why is the influence of international organisations stronger than government departments in Kenya? (2)

Answer 8

• many of the poorest rural areas get various sorts of outside help, much of it in the form of technical assistance
• tourism and commercial farming are the two mainstays of the Kenyan economy, both involving marketing to international customers

Question 9

do international organisations or government departments have more influence in Kenya?

Answer 9

international organisations have more influence