Global development (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of international strategies?
What is the main purpose of international strategies?
Tackle uneven global development
What does international aid involve?
What does international aid involve?
Voluntary transfer of resources
How is bilateral aid further subdivided?
How is bilateral aid further subdivided?
Short-term emergency & long-term development aid
What essential imports does aid help countries purchase?
What essential imports does aid help countries purchase?
Machinery and oil
What is multilateral aid?
What is multilateral aid?
Aid through international organisations
What is the focus of short-term emergency aid?
What is the focus of short-term emergency aid?
Saving lives & meeting basic needs
What do trade agreements aim to reduce?
What do trade agreements aim to reduce?
Barriers between nations
What percentage of global trade does fair trade represent?
What percentage of global trade does fair trade represent?
Less than 1%
What is foreign direct investment (FDI)?
What is foreign direct investment (FDI)?
Companies establishing operations abroad
How might FDI benefit workers in developing countries?
How might FDI benefit workers in developing countries?
May offer higher wages than local firms
What challenge can large international brands create through FDI?
What challenge can large international brands create through FDI?
Destroy traditional industries
When was the HIPC initiative established?
When was the HIPC initiative established?
1996