1. 5.3.2. Reducing the gap: Aid and Investment

2. 5.3.2. Reducing the gap: Aid or Investment?
Task 1:
Define and categorise (top down / bottom up) these types of aid
Humanitarian
Development (ODA, OECD)
Project
Voluntary
Bilateral
Multilateral
Task 2: What is aid?
P207 Parrot
Complete a brief spider outlining aid
Explain Top-Down and Bottom-Up
What is the difference between the different sources of finance for development? (5)
aid

3. 5.3.2. Reducing the gap: Aid and Investment
Task 3:
Evaluating real projects
a) What criteria would you use to judge a projects success? Discuss in groups of two and come up with your criteria and a scoring system.
Scale of project, social impact, economic impact (types – individual/ company), environmental impact, reach of project, debt level received etc etc etc
b) Evaluate project 1 using a clear table taking into account your criteria and room for information regarding the project.
c) Evaluate each project on pages using your table. In your pairs you will present your findings – note the ‘best’ and ‘worst’ projects and be ready to explain in detail why.

4. 5.3.2. Reducing the gap: Aid and Investment
Project
Scale
BU / TD
Aid, investment or populist?
Information
Where, when, players involved, money and source of finance
Criteria and details
Overall score/ evaluation

5. 5.3.2. Reducing the gap: Aid and Investment
“ Which are most effective in achieving development; Aid, investment or populist policies?”