Category 1 – Foreign Aid Basics
What is foreign aid?
Assistance given by one country to another
What are the two main types of foreign aid?
Humanitarian and development aid.
Name one reason countries give foreign aid.
Humanitarian, economic, or political.
Name one benefit of foreign aid for recipient countries.
Better healthcare, education or infrastructure.
Which country donated $31 billion in foreign aid in 2016?
United States
Name two examples of foreign aid.
Money, food, medical supplies, or expertise.
What is humanitarian aid?
Immediate assistance during emergencies.
Why might a country give aid for humanitarian reasons?
To save lives and reduce suffering.
What is a recipient country?
A country that receives foreign aid.
What percentage of its GNI did the USA spend on foreign aid?
0.17%
Approximately what percentage of the US budget went to foreign aid in 2015?
Around 1%.
What is development aid?
Long-term assistance to improve living standards.
How might foreign aid benefit donors economically?
By creating new markets and trade opportunities.
How can development aid improve a country's economy?
By creating jobs and improving infrastructure.
Which country donated 1.41% of its GNI to foreign aid?
Sweden
What was the Marshall Plan?
US aid to rebuild Europe after WWII.
Why is building a new road an example of development aid?
It supports long-term transport and trade.
Why might countries give aid for political reasons?
To strengthen alliances and gain influence.
Why might foreign aid fail to benefit everyone?
Corruption or poor distribution of resources.
What percentage of its GNI did Norway donate to foreign aid?
1.05%
How can foreign aid reduce global inequity?
By improving access to essential services and opportunities.
After an earthquake, food and school rebuilding are funded. Identify both types of aid.
Food: humanitarian. Schools: development.
A country funds a port overseas. Identify two possible motives.
Economic: more trade. Political: greater influence.
Why might donor-funded projects benefit some groups more than others?
Donor priorities may outweigh local needs
Name three of the five biggest recipients of foreign aid in 2016.
Any three: Afghanistan, India, Ethiopia, Indonesia or Vietnam.