![]() Most aid does not actually go to the poorest who would need it the most.Aid is often wasted on conditions that the recipient must use overpriced goods and services from donor countries.Common criticisms, for many years, of foreign aid, have included the following: Since that time, billions have certainly been given each year, but rarely have the rich nations actually met their promised target.įor example, the US is often the largest donor in dollar terms, but ranks amongst the lowest in terms of meeting the stated 0.7% target.įurthermore, aid has often come with a price of its own for the developing nations. In 1970, the world’s rich countries agreed to give 0.7% of their gross national income as official international development aid, annually. Foreign Aid for Development Assistance Last updated Sunday, September 28, 2014. Read “ Ebola Outbreak in West Africa” to learn more. As the crisis worsens, as well as the enormous health challenges involved, the social and economic consequences may set these countries back, reversing some gains a number of these countries have made in recent years. Thousands of people have died and many are at risk as the fatality rate from this virus is very high. ![]() Many of the affected countries face enormous challenges in stopping its spread and providing care for all patients. From there it spread to Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Senegal. The epidemic began at the end of 2013, in Guinea. Ebola Outbreak in West Africa Posted Saturday, September 27, 2014.Īn overview of the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa that has been described by the World Health Organization as the largest, most severe and most complex outbreak in the history of the disease. Read “ COP20-Lima Climate Conference” to learn more. ![]() This page is an overview of the Lima Climate conference. While it seemed like it was a successful meeting, because developing nations were committed to drawing up their own plans for emissions reductions for the first time, a number of important issues were left undecided such as how financing would work. COP20-Lima Climate Conference Posted Saturday, January 24, 2015.Īn overview of the Climate Change Conference (also known as COP 20), held in Lima, Peru in December 2014. Read “ Climate Change and Global Warming Introduction” to learn more. This section looks at what causes climate change, what the impacts are and where scientific consensus currently is. Recent years show increasing temperatures in various regions, and/or increasing extremities in weather patterns. Many are agreed that climate change may be one of the greatest threats facing the planet. With global warming on the increase and species and their habitats on the decrease, chances for ecosystems to adapt naturally are diminishing. The earth is warming up, and there is now overwhelming scientific consensus that it is happening, and human-induced. ![]() Climate Change and Global Warming Introduction Last updated Sunday, February 01, 2015. ![]() Read “ Action on climate change is cheaper than inaction” to learn more. But increasingly, studies are showing action will not just be cheaper than inaction, but could actually result in economic, environmental and even health benefits, while improving sustainability. Many are afraid that tackling climate change is going to be too costly. Latest Action on climate change is cheaper than inaction Posted Monday, February 02, 2015. ![]()
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