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SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF NATURAL DISASTERS
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What we will be studying today? What is an LEDC? What is an MEDC? How
are they different? Gross Domestic/National Product ie
Wealth of a country Human development Index What impact does this have on disaster
recovery? Impact of Charitable/Aid organisations in
LEDC’s v MEDC’s Impact on economy
MEDC and LEDC
LEDC = Less Economically Developed Country Often a third world country Haiti, India, Pakistan, Thailand Over population (lots of people) Poor economy Little or no access to education. Little or no access to medical facilities Widespread malnutrition and disease High infant mortality rates (babies don’t live long) Low life expectancy (people don’t live a long time) Contaminated water Unstable Government ie, civil war, no democratic rights
MEDC and LEDC
MEDC= More economically developed country Usually first world country (Australia, America, Canada,
Russia, Europe) Access to food, shelter, water. (basic needs) Access to any
wants (technology, computers, cars, phones etc) Access to Primary, Secondary and Higher Education Access to government and private medical facilities Stable economy, Stable government Govt provide Welfare No wars No over population Low birth rates (fewer babies being born), low death rates
(live longer)
Disasters in MEDC and LEDCTsunamis
MEDC: Japan
LEDC: Boxing day tsunamis
Floods
MEDC: Queensland, Victoria
LEDC: Bangladesh, Pakistan
Earthquakes
MEDC: Christchurch, Japan, LA
LEDC: Haiti, China 2008
BushfiresMEDC: Australia (black Saturday)LEDC: Greece
VolcanoesMEDC: Etna (Italy), Hawaii, IcelandLEDC: Indonesia, PNG, South East Asia
Cyclones/hurricanesMEDC: Katrina, Yasi, Larry, TraceyLEDC: Central America
What is GDP/GNP
GDP is Gross domestic product. For a region, the GDP is "the market value of all the goods and services produced by an economy in year. Minus money going out of the country from investors.
The Gross National Product (GNP) is the value of all the goods and services produced in an economy, plus the value of the goods and services imported (brought in), less the goods and services exported (sent out).
This determines how wealthy a country is. If a country is wealthy then the impact of a disaster will be less and if they are poor than the impact will be far more.
Human Development Index
The Human Development list takes into account the more than just the countries GDP/GNP. It takes into account factors like education, government, poverty, access to food, medical supplies etc.
Currently sitting at no.1 is Norway and no.2 Australia
Sitting last is Zimbabwe. This is because they have poverty, overpopulation, unstable government, war etc.
Impacts of Disaster
Deaths Injuries Destruction of houses Damaged buildings like:
schools, hospitals, aged care, universities, shops, skyscrapers, hotels, fire stations, police stations
Roads are cracked Water, sewage and storm
pipes are damaged Electricity and Reception
poles/cables are damaged
Economy recoveryLoss of incomeDisease spreadGovernment has to rebuild Government has to supply money to peopleOther areas of the economy sufferBusinesses cannot run
Lets look at your disaster!
The wealth and development of a country affects the impact of a disaster.
In a LEDC it is worse because they don’t have the ability to respond quick enough to the devastation.
In an MEDC response time is quick, as they have the money and support (fire brigade, police, ambulance, doctors) to do so.
On your graphic organiser brainstorm the economic impacts of your chosen disaster on an LEDC and MEDC
Types of Charities: UN
United Nations Office for the coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
Food, shelter, water, temporary housing, medical supplies and materials to rebuild buildings and houses.
World Food Programme
Red Cross
Red Cross Australia: Provide aid in
disasters Clothes, food, shelter,
money, ongoing support for families, counselling, medical supplies.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army provides food, shelter, relief and counselling to victims of natural disasters.
They are usually one of the first organisations on the scene.
World Vision provide food, shelter, water and immediate medical aid to victims.
They help rebuild houses, towns and buildings Provide economic assistance
World Vision
A letter, first hand account and some photos from my Aunt from Pakistan.
In July 2010 Pakistan experienced horrible floods. This natural disaster occurred in an LECD with the recovery process still ongoing today. Here are some first hand accounts and photos of the destruction.
HOMEWORK
Using the information you have gained about charitable organisations and the letter from my aunt. Create an action plan to help victims of your chosen natural disaster.