U.K's response to LD Flashcards
BI
The world issue I have studied is limited development
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is a U.K agency that aims to tackle LD.
Set up by Labour gov in 1997
“Our work is building a safer, healthier, more prosperous world for people in developing countries and the U.K too.”
LOF
Tackling poor health, education, tackling gender inequality, tackling food insecurity
LOA
Ultimately, this essay will conclude that whilst many interventions by the U.K gov have had some short-term success in tackling LD, they have ultimately failed to tackle this issue
P1
The U.K has attempted to improve healthcare in countries affected by LD
P1 explain (key points)
U.K invested money into countries affected by LD
Improve healthcare by allowing them to build facilities such as hospitals, educating about programmes regarding good hygiene habits and access to medicine, aiming to reduce preventable diseases
P1 example
The U.K has delivered 350 million child friendly Malaria treatments in over 50 countries
P1 analysis
Some success in improving healthcare as allowed countries to access treatments that they might not have been able to do without the U.K
P2
However, it can certainly be argued that the U.K has failed to successfully tackle health issues in countries affected by LD
P2 explain
Many countries still affected by high prevalence of preventable diseases and its harmful effects
Many of those affected = prime working age so more likely to live in poverty as they can’t work
Individuals more likely to die from preventable diseases so family may live in poverty
Gov can’t have progressive taxation system so still live with LD
P2 examples
Roughly 2/3rds of HIV/AIDS infections are within the continent of Africa
The average life expectancy of Pakistan is just 67 compared to the U.K’s 80.9
P2 analysis
U.K’s success is limited as still high prevalence of disease and lifespan of these countries are significantly lower than developed countries like the U.K
P1 + P2 link
Overall, U.K has had some success, success is limited as countries are still impacted by high levels of disease and death
P3
The U.K has attempted to improve access to education in countries affected by limited development
P3 explain (key points)
U.K invested loads of money in order to improve education.
Build good quality + safe buildings, train teachers and supply them with resources needed to teach
Get those from most deprived backgrounds into education, allowing them to escape cycle of poverty as they can get a good job
P3 example
Approximately £200 million was spent on improving access to education for marganalised and minority communities in Pakistan
P3 analysis
Allowed those from less affluent backgrounds to obtain an education and be well equipped with skills and qualifications needed for the world of work.
Not have been possible without U.K’s intervention
P4
However, it can certainly be argued that the U.K gov has failed to successfully tackle lack of education in countries affected by limited development
P4 explain (key points)
Many countries still affected by lack of quality education, especially women and girls.
No equal opportunities and have less chance of gaining skills + qualifications
Country can’t have a progressive taxation system and faces high rates of unemployment
P4 example
The World Bank estimates that it costs the developing world $15-$30 trillion by not educating girls
P4 analysis
U.K’s success = limited as many women and girls still can’t access an education
This costs developing countries vast amounts of money so cannot escape LD cycle
P3 + P4 link
U.K has had some success but still have a long way to go as many marganalised groups are still unable to gain an education so aren’t set up for successful future so cycle of LD continues
P5
A third factor of limited development that the U.K government has tried to tackle is food insecurity
P5 explain (key points)
U.K invested money into food schemes in order to ensure that as many people as possible have access to safe and nutritious food
Fights malnutrition and preventable deaths
P5 example
The U.K has invested approx £300 million on emergency food packages and shelters in Afghanistan
P5 analysis
U.K has had some success as it’s allowed many people to access food where they might not have been able to do otherwise
P6
despite this, food insecurity is still a significant issue in countries affected by limited development
P6 explain (key points)
Countries are still impacted by lack of food/food insecurity which means that million every year die from harmful effects such as malnutrition
P6 example
Around 3 million people in Ethiopia are still in need of food aid
P6 analysis
This shows that the U.K still has a long way to go as millions of people still do not have access to food which is unlike developed countries
P5 + P6 link
Overall, this shows that whilst the U.K has had some success in tackling food insecurity, they still have a long way to go as malnutrition and preventable deaths are still rife
