Unit 22

Can we narrow the gap between the rich and the

poor?

Can we narrow the gap between the rich and the

poor?

Unit 22 Can we narrow the gap between the rich and the poor?

Unit 22 Can we narrow the gap between the rich and the poor?

Why should developed Why should developed countries help developing countries help developing

countries?countries?

Why should developed Why should developed countries help developing countries help developing

countries?countries?

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Why should developed countries Why should developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

Why should developed countries Why should developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

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The developing countries suffer from poor sanitary conditions, the lack of medical services and malnutrition.

Helping the less fortunateHelping the less fortunate

Why should developed countries Why should developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

Why should developed countries Why should developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

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In India more than 100 million child workers are

employed in different unorganized sectors.

Helping the less Helping the less fortunatefortunate

Unit 22 Can we narrow the gap between the rich and the poor?Our forests are disappearing!Our forests are disappearing!

Why should developed countries Why should developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

Why should developed countries Why should developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

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Protecting the Protecting the EnvironmentEnvironmentMore forests have been cleared for farming.

Why should developed countries Why should developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

Why should developed countries Why should developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

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Protecting the Protecting the EnvironmentEnvironmentFarmlands are overgrazed or overcultivated.

Why should developed countries Why should developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

Why should developed countries Why should developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

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Protecting the Protecting the EnvironmentEnvironmentOceans are overfished.

How to do?How to do?

The only hope of saving the environment lies in helping developing countries to get them out of poverty.

Why should developed countries Why should developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

Why should developed countries Why should developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

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Decreasing influxes of refugeesDecreasing influxes of refugeesMany parts of the world are troubled by the influx of refugees created by wars, natural disasters and famines.

Refugees from KosovoRefugees from Suai

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U.S.A.

Canada

Europe

Thailand

Malaysia

Indonesia

Philippines

Hong Kong

Vietnam

Flow of refugees

Japan

Decreasing influxes of refugeesDecreasing influxes of refugees

Since 1975 there have been waves of Vietnam refugees fleeing their country.

Why should developed countries Why should developed countries help developing countrieshelp developing countries??

Why should developed countries Why should developed countries help developing countrieshelp developing countries??

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Checking the spread of Checking the spread of diseasesdiseases

Malnutrition weakens people’s resistance to diseases.

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Why should developed countries Why should developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

Why should developed countries Why should developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

Solving the problem of debtsSolving the problem of debts

Many developing countries suffer the problem of debts.

Why should developed countries Why should developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

Why should developed countries Why should developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

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Solving the Solving the problem of debtsproblem of debts

Net Public Sector External Debt and Interest Expenses of Mexico

Some countries cannot even pay the interest, let alone the original loan. Their debt problem must be solved or there will be economic crises in the world.

Why should developed countries Why should developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

Why should developed countries Why should developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

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Promoting tradePromoting tradeDeveloped countries can benefit from the improvement of living standards of the people in developing countries.

Aswan High Dam in Egypt

How do developed countries How do developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

How do developed countries How do developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

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Financial assistanceFinancial assistance

Financial aid is offered for a special purpose in the form of fixed aid.

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The Itaipu H.E.P. Project on the Brazil-Paraguay border

How do developed countries How do developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

How do developed countries How do developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

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Technical assistanceTechnical assistance The introduction of Japanese rice cultivation practice has increased the production of rice in South and Southeast Asia.

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How Assistance Is Given?How Assistance Is Given?

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Internet

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Internet

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Internet

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

Internet

How do developed countries How do developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

How do developed countries How do developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

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Better terms in tradeBetter terms in trade

Developing countries can sell their products much more easily when the high tariff against goods are lowered or completely abolished.

World Trade Centre

How do developed countries How do developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

How do developed countries How do developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

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Investment in developing countriesInvestment in developing countries

Foreign investment is much needed in developing countries as capital is lacking.

Fuji Photo Film Company has set up branch factories in China.

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Investment in developing countriesInvestment in developing countries

How do developed countries How do developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

How do developed countries How do developed countries help developing countries?help developing countries?

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Help In Debt Repayment Help In Debt Repayment

As foreign debt grows, developing countries need a longer period for repayment of their debt.

Some lending countries have generously agreed to reschedule repayments over a longer period of time.

The Indonesia’s External Debt was US$ 138 018 billion

Should the governments of developing Should the governments of developing countries do something to help countries do something to help

themselves?themselves?

Should the governments of developing Should the governments of developing countries do something to help countries do something to help

themselves?themselves?

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Reduction of Military ExpensesReduction of Military Expenses

Many developing countries spend a large portion of their income on the purchase of weapons.

China's military budget for 1997 climbed to about $9.7 billion

Should the governments of developing Should the governments of developing countries do something to help countries do something to help

themselves?themselves?

Should the governments of developing Should the governments of developing countries do something to help countries do something to help

themselves?themselves?

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Control of Population GrowthControl of Population Growth

Most people in the developing countries do not accept birth control because they are ignorant of its importance.

India supports 16 percent of the world's population on only 2.4 percent of the planet's land area, according to the Indian government estimates.

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Control of Population GrowthControl of Population GrowthChina is the world's most populous nation, now has 1.27 billion people despite strict birth control policies.

Should the governments of developing Should the governments of developing countries do something to help countries do something to help

themselves?themselves?

Should the governments of developing Should the governments of developing countries do something to help countries do something to help

themselves?themselves?

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Joining Trade BlocsJoining Trade Blocs

International cooperation would greatly benefit the economic development of developing countries .

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Internet

Internet

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

Internet

Terms to learnTerms to learn

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Refugees (Refugees ( 難民難民 )) – people who are forced to leave their countries

Trade deficitTrade deficit ( ( 貿易赤字貿易赤字 )) – the difference between a country’s import value and its export value. It occurs when the import value is greater than its exports

Gross national product (G.N.P)Gross national product (G.N.P) ( ( 國民生產總值國民生產總值 )) – the total value of all the goods and services produced in a country, including income from abroad