Economics – 1/20/12

I.  Bellwork Q&A

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II.  Objective:

Identify how international economic organizations use a variety of tools in an attempt to promote economic growth within a developing country

III.  Don’t Forget to finish the Post Test

IV.  Discussion

·         Ethiopia: Humbo Forest Reclamation Project

·         What is the IMF?

What does the IMF do?

o   https://youtu.be/YAZjt1Ad190

o   https://youtu.be/rpkGhy7BxXw

o   https://youtu.be/kN6ccn-lEAU

V.  Classwork

Video:  Cameroon: Pipeline to Prosperity?

1. What project was to happen in Cameroon?
2. What was supposed to happen to the people of Cameroon as a result of the project?
3. What happened to the fishing near the project?
4. What company was involved in creating the project?
5. How much money was Cameroon to receive each year from the project?
6. What type of jobs were people given for the projects construction?
7. What problems were the Bumè people experiencing?
8. What would the World Bank do if Chad or Cameroon decided to act against the project?

 VI.  https://www.3rdworldfarmer.com/

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