Exploring Foreign Aid and Remittances

The video discusses foreign aid, highlighting misconceptions about U.S. spending, its historical context, and its role during the Cold War. It explores the challenges and criticisms of foreign aid, such as corruption and economic dependency, while also showcasing its positive impacts, particularly in public health. The video also covers remittances and the role of non-profit organizations in providing aid. It concludes with a call to action for viewers to support effective aid programs.

What percentage of the U.S. budget is actually spent on foreign aid?

• 1%

• 10%

• 5%

• 26%

Which organization estimated that aid spending by the richest countries was more than $135 billion in 2014?

• Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

• United Nations

• International Monetary Fund

• World Bank

What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?

• To increase U.S. military presence in Europe

• To promote communism

• To restore production in Europe

• To reduce U.S. debt

Which country received the largest portion of the Marshall Plan aid?

• West Germany

• France

• United Kingdom

• Italy

During the Cold War, what was a primary use of international aid by the U.S. and its allies?

• To promote global health

• To support environmental initiatives

• To fund space exploration

• To win allegiances and punish disloyal countries

Which region saw a significant increase in international aid from $6 billion in 1960 to $46 billion in 2011?

• Eastern Europe

• Southeast Asia

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• South America

What is one criticism of foreign aid mentioned in the video?

• It can encourage corruption

• It is never used for humanitarian purposes

• It always leads to economic growth

• It is always well-coordinated

What is a potential negative effect of food aid during a famine?

• It promotes local food production

• It always leads to food shortages

• It reduces the cost of food and hurts local farmers

• It increases local food prices

What are remittances?

• Money sent by migrants to their home country

• International loans

• Foreign investments

• Government grants to other countries

Which organization is known for nearly eradicating the parasitic Guinea Worm in sub-Saharan Africa?

• World Health Organization

• World Bank

• Doctors Without Borders

• United Nations