A water engineer gives a presentation to a 2022 youth conference about the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Her slides show road schemes, energy projects a...
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A water engineer gives a presentation to a 2022 youth conference about the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Her slides show road schemes, energy projects and the port at Gwadar, but local residents ask whether all regions will benefit. Assess this modern development project using economic, strategic and social reasons.
(a) Identify the Pakistani port central to CPEC. [1]
(b) Explain two potential economic benefits of CPEC for Pakistan. [2]
(c) Analyse two concerns that critics raise about CPEC projects. [4]
Answer Details
(a) Gwadar. [1] (b) Any two: improved roads can reduce transport costs; energy schemes can reduce electricity shortages; construction creates employment; links with China can increase trade and investment; Gwadar can develop port services. [2] (c) Any four: loans may increase debt; benefits may be uneven between regions; local people may not gain skilled jobs; security costs are high in Balochistan; environmental damage is possible; dependence on China may increase; imported labour/materials can reduce local gains. [4]
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