Global Inequalities: Economic Development · Modern Era
Global Aid and Development Projects
Evaluating the effectiveness of international aid and the role of NGOs.
Key Questions
- 1What is the difference between emergency relief and long-term development aid?
- 2How can aid projects sometimes unintentionally harm local economies?
- 3What does "community-led development" look like in practice?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Geography: Global Inequalities: Economic Development and Quality of Life - Grade 8
Grade: Grade 8
Subject: History & Geography
Unit: Global Inequalities: Economic Development
Period: Modern Era
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