TNCs are firms that own or control productive operations in more than one country

IGOs are established by a treaty or agreement between countries pursuing a common goal, e.g. World Bank

the increased interconnectedness of the world, economically, politically and culturally

Top-down strategies to reduce global inequalities

Geography

Location and national, regional and global context of Jakarta

The structure of Jakarta

Trends and causes of population growth in Jakarta

Effects of population growth on spatial growth, functions and land use

Opportunities for people living in the city

Challenges caused by rapid urban population growth: housing

Challenges caused by rapid urban population growth: services

Urban patterns in Jakarta

Strategies for achieving sustainability: 'top-down' strategies

Strategies for achieving sustainability: 'bottom-up' strategies

This unit teaches pupils about the development, importance and characteristics of Jakarta, an emerging country. Pupils will study the opportunities and challenges associated with the growth of the city, considering issues such as housing, services, the environment and sustainability.

Jakarta: case study of a major city in an emerging country

A company that operates in more than one country

What is a transnational corporation (TNC)?

An organisation made up of different countries working towards common goals

A development bank run by an individual country

What is an intergovernmental organisation (IGO)?

Social aims such as education, health, and reducing poverty

It is only provided after natural disasters

It can be used for both short-term relief and long-term development

Which of the following best describes the purpose of international aid?

Growth of a country's wealth and improved living standards

Aid given directly from one country to another

Which of these is a cause of global inequality?

Greater interconnectedness of countries through trade and culture

Which is most likely to reduce the development gap?

Exit Quiz

What is a transnational corporation (TNC)?