World Poverty Key Words Flashcards
Less Economically Developed Country (LEDC)
A poor country where people live in poverty
Economically Developed Country (EDC)
A rich country where people enjoy a comfortable standard of living
Natural Disaster
A disaster caused by nature
Civil War
A war fought against a country’s government by people living within that country
Corruption
Dishonesty that usually leads to the accumulation of wealth
Climate
The regular weather conditions of an area
World Trade
Different countries buying and selling goods from/to each other
Global Interdependence
Where different countries in the world are dependent upon each other for trade and survival
Religious Organisation
An organisation based on religious principles; usually set up by one particular religion
Voluntary service
A person chooses to work with the poor without being paid
Unfair Trade
Trade where the producers are exploited by the buyers
Fairtrade
A system of trading that ensures fair prices for produce from LEDCs
Emergency Aid
Immediate assistance to deal with the aftermath of a disaster
Sustainable Development
People are helped to develop their skills and learn new ones which they can use again
Long-Term aid
Assistance given to a poor country possibly over a long period of time that has a lasting effect
