Socio economic impacts of natural disasters

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.