= The countries in the Gulf (like Qatar) have also become MEDC’s now

MEDC = More Economically Developed Country Money Jobs Hospitals Schools Major Political Influence LEDC = Less Economically Developed country Poverty Emigration Famine Disease No Education Corruption Natural Disasters NIC = Newly Industrialised Country Becoming richer and stronger Increasing Jobs More Industrial (More Factories, less farms) Good Political Leaders Good relationship with other countries

Key Word Meaning Gross National Product (GNP) The average age a person born today could expect to reach before death GNP per capita The % of the population that are able to read and write Human Development Index The wealth of a country divided by population number Adult literacy Infant mortality The wealth of a country – the total value of goods, products and services produced in one year. Life expectancy   The number of children that die before their first birthday per 1000 people A social welfare index based upon life expectancy (health), adult literacy (education) & real GNP per capita (economic).

Ranking Most Important Infant mortality GNP per capita Adult Literacy TASK: Now put the charateristics into the diagram in order of status or importance. Ranking Most Important Infant mortality GNP per capita Adult Literacy Birth Rate Life expectancy Death Rate Number of Doctors Gross National Product (wealth) Shopping Malls Sports Centres Least Important Now explain why you placed the top and bottom indicators.

I chose _______________ as the most important factor because… This will be the most important thing for my family because… Infant mortality GNP per capita Adult Literacy Birth Rate Life expectancy Death Rate Number of Doctors Gross National Product (wealth) Shopping Malls Sports Centres I chose _______________ as the least important factor because… This will not be so important for my family because…

You will now compare development in Ghana and three other countries. Give each country a score 1-4 for each indicator (1= best 4=worst) Find the total score for each country Ghana UK Brazil India Life expectancy 1 4 Infant Mortality Enrolment in primary school Access to safe water GDP per capita TOTAL

Short term aid is given during or immediately after disasters such as earthquakes, floods or wars. It brings help quickly to people affected by the disaster. Long term aid is given to enable countries to develop and improve people’s quality of life over time.

LONG TERM AID and SHORT TERM AID Sort the types of aid into two lists: short-term aid and long-term aid. Suggest 4 types of aid that would be useful to famine victims. (Give reasons) Suggest 2 types of aid likely to improve quality of life. (Give reasons)

AID/RELIEF SHORT TERM LONG TERM Food / Water Water Pump Medical Supplies Clinic Blankets and Clothes Factory Tents Bulldozer Relief Workers / Volunteers Education / Books Food Tractor Money

What level can you reach? ASSESSMENT TASK: Write a paragraph or two to explain how the loan of 1 goat or 5 Chickens help each family in a village build houses, buy medicines and build a better future. What level can you reach? Level C You understand that the loan leads to changes that affect the lives of people Level B You have described and explained the changes as a direct result of the loan Level A You have shown a good understanding of the sequence of the changes and development (in order) Level A+ A+ Shown an understanding of people’s values and attitudes and highlighted any disadvantages/issues. Self or peer assessment at end of task; share levels with pupils before they start writing