UNIT 3 - 0.5 The UK's response to limited Essay three Flashcards
Introduction
The Department for international development (FCDO) a governmental agency funded by taxpayer money - was established by the labor government in 1997 - the funding for the agency was cut from 0.7% to 0.5%
Point one
Some people may argue that foreign aid supplied by the UK government has been successful in decreasing underdevelopment - the UK has invested 36 million into tackling gender inequality in Malawi - resulting in an increase in girls’ school attendence.
Point one rebuttal
However, some people may argue that foreign intervention by the UK has not been successful - the FDCO has a trend of favoring aid to former colonies - despite India launching rockets aiming to land on the mood by 2040 - the UK gave India 46 million in aid financed by the taxpayer.
Point two
Some people may argue that the UKs attempt in foreign aid has been successful - improved infrastructure - the UK invested 80 million in Ethiopia to created over 100000 jobs.
Point two rebuttal
However, some people may argue that aid by the UK has not been successful in dealing with underdevelopment - wasted taxpayer money on projects - 285 million on an airport in st Helena only for it to be deemed to windy to operate.
Point three
Some people may argue that the aid provided by the UK has been successful - improved healthcare - the UK has provided funding for over 350 million child-friendly malaria treatments across 50 countries.
Point three rebuttal
However, some people may argue that foreign aid provided by the UK as not been successful - bilateral aid - no control or influence over where the money given goes or whether it is for the betterment of the courty as a whole - 25% of the UKS aid budget is given directly spent by other governments.
