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International aid in Indonesia

Indonesia: case study of a Newly Emerging Economy

Unit Summary

This unit teaches pupils about Indonesia, a case study of an emerging country/NEE. Pupils learn about the location and importance of Indonesia at different scales and the economic and social characteristics of the country. Pupils will also learn about industrial developments, population and aid.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to describe different types of international aid and assess their impacts on Indonesia.

Key Notes

  • There are different types of international aid.
  • Indonesia receives different types of international aid.
  • Receiving international aid has impacts on Indonesia.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • aid: help given by one country or organisation to another, often to support development or recovery; it can be money, resources or expertise
  • bilateral aid: aid given directly from one country to another for specific projects
  • multilateral aid: aid from multiple countries or international organisations, like the UN or World Bank, for development
  • NGO: a Non-Governmental Organisation is a group that provides aid, often focusing on health, education or disaster relief, in LICs and NEEs

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Only wealthy HICs give aid to other countries.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

There are different types of international aid. Indonesia receives different types of international aid.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'aid'

help given by one country or organisation to another, often to support development or recovery; it can be money, resources or expertise.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: Only wealthy HICs give aid to other countries. Correction: Newly-emerging economies such as Indonesia, China and India also give aid to other countries, especially within their regions.

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