Politics Of Aid Revison

International Relations - Politics of Aid Aim: To review the main points of the topic

Developed Countries – wealthy countries/North Developing Countries – poorer countries/South What do these countries have in common?

Problems and needs of developing countries Too many people, lack of food Lack of healthcare, high rates of AIDS Lack of education – unemployment Corrupt Governments, Civil War Debt Drought in Kenya Education in Zambia Malaria Orphans Describe 2 ways that aid projects could help meet the needs of some people in Africa (KU 4)

Meeting the needs of developing countries Why give aid? Think of 2 reasons why a Govt. would give aid. AID Bilateral Aid Multilateral Aid Voluntary Aid Aid given from 1 country to another Scotland to Malawi Aid given from an International Org - UN/EU Aid given from a Charity - Oxfam

Reason 1 – Richer countries may feel a responsibility to help poorer countries. Reason 2 – Richer countries may give Tied Aid – aid with conditions attached. Reason 3 – Richer countries may give a Loan – Receive more back with interest. Reason 4 – Richer countries Governments may want to look good to voters. Give 2 reasons why European countries benefit from Giving aid to African Countries. (KU 4)

The United Nations Describe, in detail, the ways in which UN aid helps to meet the needs of some African Countries. (KU 4) World Health Organisation Food and Agricultural Organisation UNICEF Trains local people to become health care workers. Also works to eliminate diseases such as malaria by making people aware of how to avoid it. Works with local farmers in order to improve the methods they use. Also introduces new farming techniques and equipment. Funds projects for schools, teachers and equipment. Also funds projects so that infants can be vaccinated against killer diseases such as measles or TB.

Some tough Politics of Aid KU Questions
Explain, in detail, why AIDS may prevent some African governments meeting the needs of their people. (KU 4 )
Explain, in detail, why Civil War may prevent some African governments meeting the needs of their people. (KU 4 )
Explain, in detail, why some African countries feel that the aid they have been given is inappropriate (KU 4)

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