unit 4 aos 2 10a different types of aid Flashcards
official development assistance
government aid designed to promote the economic development/welfare of developing countries
types of aid
- bilateral
- multilateral
- emergency
purpose of aids
high income countries assist low/middle income countries with aid
is called official development assistance
emergency aid
rapid assistance given to people in immediate distress by individuals, organisations or governments
emergency aid helps to relieve:
- suffering,
- during/after manmade disasters (wars)
- natural disasters (floods, earthquakes)
emergency aid aim
keep people alive
emergency aid short and long term circumstances
- aid his considered short term
- not designed to be sustainable in long term
bilateral aid
aid given from government of one country to government of another country
bilateral aid purpose
work with donor country to ensure aid meets needs of people and is sustainable long term
multilateral aid
assistance provided by governments to international organisations
like WHO, United Nations and the world bank