Case Study → Jamaica’s Structural Adjustment Programme (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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In which decade did Jamaica build up debts paying for social programmes?
In which decade did Jamaica build up debts paying for social programmes?
1970s
When did interest rates soar, worsening Jamaica's debt situation?
When did interest rates soar, worsening Jamaica's debt situation?
1980s
In what year did the WB and IMF start the HIPC initiative?
In what year did the WB and IMF start the HIPC initiative?
1996
How many countries has the HIPC initiative helped in total?
How many countries has the HIPC initiative helped in total?
36 countries
How many of the HIPC-assisted countries are in Africa?
How many of the HIPC-assisted countries are in Africa?
30
Did Jamaica qualify for the HIPC initiative?
Did Jamaica qualify for the HIPC initiative?
No, it did not qualify
How much did the IMF loan to Jamaica in 2013?
How much did the IMF loan to Jamaica in 2013?
$1 billion
What percentage wage cut resulted from the 2013 IMF loan's pay freeze?
What percentage wage cut resulted from the 2013 IMF loan's pay freeze?
20%
In what year did riots occur in Jamaica due to SAPs' impact?
In what year did riots occur in Jamaica due to SAPs' impact?
1985
What % of Jamaica's export earnings went to paying debt interest?
What % of Jamaica's export earnings went to paying debt interest?
25%