Some disparities between countries can be beneficial for some people, whilst others can cause great hardship. What strategies might help to improve the quality of life for people living in countries that suffer the most from harmful disparities?
The video below with Hans Rosling looks at how something as simple as a washing machine can have a huge effect on peoples lives.
Strategies for reducing harmful disparities
Geofile 643 – Reducing Poverty (from 2011)
Notes on trade, remittances & EPZs
Develop tradeMindset Learn video from Youtube Trade & development – wikipedia Fair Trade info sheet. |
Remittances |
AidAid from Waugh, D. (2002). Geography- an Integrated Approach. Cheltenham- Nelson |
Debt Relief |
Export processing zones |
Microfinance |
UN Sustainable Development Goal 10 – Reduce Inequalities.
How successful are countries in terms of reducing inequality around the world? This link to the UN’s SDG site gives an indication.