Unequal Power Relations in Global Systems (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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How HDEs maintain dominant position
How HDEs maintain dominant position
Wealth, advanced technology, powerful military forces
Dependency relationship in aid
Dependency relationship in aid
Developed nations expect geopolitical support for their help
G7 definition
G7 definition
7 largest advanced IMF economies intergovernmental organisation
G20 establishment year & purpose
G20 establishment year & purpose
1999, forum for govts of 20 major economies
OECD definition
OECD definition
Group of 34 richest & most influential countries globally
4 major global governance organisations
4 major global governance organisations
UN, IMF, World Bank, WTO
UN Security Council veto power
UN Security Council veto power
5 permanent members can block resolutions
5 permanent UN Security Council members
5 permanent UN Security Council members
US, UK, France, Russia, China
Why developing countries have limited influence
Why developing countries have limited influence
Lack economic & political resources of developed countries
IMF & World Bank voting rights structure
IMF & World Bank voting rights structure
Weighted by financial contributions