The Issues With Aid

The video discusses the types of international aid: emergency and development. Emergency aid provides immediate relief after disasters, as seen in Haiti's 2010 earthquake, while development aid supports long-term projects like clean water and education. However, aid can lead to dependency, be misused, or come with political conditions, reducing its effectiveness. Mismanagement of aid, as in Haiti, highlights the need for better oversight.

What is one of the primary roles of emergency aid?

• To develop new technologies

• To fund international trade agreements

• To offer short-term assistance after disasters

• To provide long-term economic support

How did international aid help Haiti after the 2010 earthquake?

• By providing military support

• By reducing the population

• By raising the country's profile and boosting development funds

• By increasing the country's debt

What is a significant benefit of providing mosquito nets in Africa?

• Enhancing agricultural productivity

• Boosting local economies

• Improving malaria prevention

• Increasing tourism

What is a potential downside of conditional aid?

• It always improves the recipient's economy

• It guarantees a positive outcome

• It can lead to increased competition

• It may result in unethical conditions

How can aid dependency affect less economically developed countries?

• It can increase their dependency on richer countries

• It can make them more self-sufficient

• It can lead to technological advancements

• It can reduce their reliance on international support