Concept of education

Environmental:

Climate - African suffers from a Lack of rainfall. This means that droughts are common. The result is that crops May suffer. There are certain diseases, in tropical climates, such as malaria And yellow fever, because of the hot and humid conditions. MEDC and cope but Not LEDC.

Natural Hazards - Floods, Droughts and tectonic activity can limit future growth and destroy buildings And agricultural areas. This also means a country may divert income to help Recover from these events.

Landlocked - 15 Countries in Africa are landlocked. This means it is more difficult to trade as Goods have to be driven through other countries to get to the coast for Shipping. It is also more difficult for new technology to reach a landlocked Country, as the fiber optic cables are laid under the ocean.

Types of aid:

Emergency or short-term aid - needed after sudden Disasters such as the 2000 Mozambique floods or the 2004 Asian tsunami.

Bilateral aid - when one country donates Money or resources to another but with conditions attached. These conditions Will often be in the MEDC's favor, eg the controversial Pergau Dam project in Malaysia, where Britain used aid to secure trade deals with Malaysia.

Long-term or development aid - involves providing local Communities with education and skills for sustainable development, usually Through organizations such as Practical Action.

Multilateral aid - given through International organizations such as the World Bank rather than by one specific Country. IMF and WHO.

AID: +/-

+: Emergency, save lives. Rebuild livelihoods. Medicines and equipment can improve Health and standards of living. Agriculture can help increase food Production and so improve the quality and quantity of food available. Industrial development can create jobs and improve transport infrastructure. Develop clean water and sanitation can lead to improved health and living Standards.

-: Increase the dependency of LEDCs on Donor countries and struggle to repay. Corruption May lead to local politicians using aid for their own means or for political Gain. Political or economic pressure on the receiving country. Smaller farmers. Food and water costing more.

How can countries reduce their footprints?

Renewable energy, People pay the waste, Promotion, Recycle, Reuse, Heat loss, Plug out, Educated young kids to learn how to recycle, Turn rubbish into energy

Why is it difficult?

Government, Cost expensive, People