A Range Of Sustainable Strategies Is Required To Address Uneven Levels Of Development And Human Welfare
Overview
Everyone agrees the development gap should close. Almost nobody agrees on how. Some argue that only large sums of aid, spent fast, can break a poverty trap. Others argue that aid props up bad government and that fairer trade rules would do more. A third group says the answer is neither, and that lasting change starts with what communities decide for themselves.
This lesson takes that argument seriously. You will map the international strategies on offer, from bilateral aid and debt relief to the Sustainable Development Goals, then set out the strongest version of each position in the debate. Finally you will weigh top-down against bottom-up projects using real schemes in the United Kingdom and Kenya, and learn to write the balanced judgement that high-tariff questions demand.
Objectives
- The range of international strategies (international aid and intergovernmental agreements) that attempt to reduce uneven development
- Different views held by individuals, organisations and governments on tackling the development gap
- Advantages and disadvantages of top-down and bottom-up development projects used to promote development in a named developed and a named emerging or developing country
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on A Range Of Sustainable Strategies Is Required To Address Uneven Levels Of Development And Human Welfare. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- What is bilateral aid? A) Aid pooled through international organisations B) Aid given directly from one government to another C) Aid raised from the public by charities D) Aid given only after a natural disaster Answer: B
- Which of the following best describes tied aid? A) Aid that must be repaid with interest B) Aid that must be spent on the donor country's goods or services C) Aid delivered only through the United Nations D) Aid limited to food and medicine Answer: B
- How many goals make up the Sustainable Development Goals adopted in 2015? A) 8 B) 12 C) 17 D) 30 Answer: C
- Which of the following is a typical advantage of a bottom-up development project? A) It can build national transport infrastructure B) It uses technology the community can maintain itself C) It attracts very large foreign investment D) It is planned entirely by central government Answer: B
- What percentage of national income did the United Nations set in 1970 as the aid spending target for donor countries? A) 0.07 per cent B) 0.26 per cent C) 0.7 per cent D) 7 per cent Answer: C
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