Types Of Aid

Question 1

Multilateral

Answer 1

This is money that is given by many countries to organisations such as World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations (UN). They decide who gets what aid.

Question 2

Bilateral

Answer 2

This is the aid given directly from the government of one country to another. It is often “tied”. This means the LEDC has to buy goods from the doner in return e.g arms or manufactured goods.

Question 3

Emergency

Answer 3

This is short term aid given to countries to help them cope with the effects of natural disasters, like tsunamis or human events, like war

Question 4

Charitable

Answer 4

Non-government organisations (NGOs) such as Oxfam and practical action, collect money for people in LEDCs. This aid is given independently of governments. Money comes from donations made by the public. These charities aim to help people in LEDCs help themselves.