Costs and benefits of changing international relations
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain costs and benefits of changing international relationships and the role of foreign investment in Indonesia.
Key learning points
- There are costs and benefits of changing international relationships.
- TNCs have brought benefits to Indonesia.
- There are costs to relying on TNCs for Indonesia.
Keywords
Investment - money, resources or support provided by other countries or companies (especially TNCs) to help grow Indonesia’s economy
Globalisation - the process of countries becoming more connected through trade, technology and international relationships
Transnational corporations - TNCs are large companies that operate in several countries; they often have headquarters in one country and factories or offices in others
Common misconception
Foreign companies always take profits back home and give nothing to locals.
Many TNCs invest in local jobs, training, and infrastructure, though some profits do return to the home country.
Teacher tip
You could search for GIS layers that compare regions of Indonesia in terms of foreign investment, export industries and infrastructure access, such as Java versus rural islands, manufacturing hubs like Karawang, and areas with better road or port development.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Indonesia is part of which tectonic zone known for earthquakes and volcanic activity?
Q2.What type of economy is Indonesia classified as?
Q3.What is one major TNC that operates in Indonesia?
Q4.What deadly natural disaster struck Indonesia in 2004?
Q5.How can GIS help manage volcanic hazards in Indonesia?
Q6.What is an important economic activity that can also cause deforestation in Indonesia?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is investment in the context of international relations?
Q2.What is an example of globalisation?
Q3.How has foreign investment benefited Indonesia?
Q4.What do some people wrongly believe about the impact of foreign companies in Indonesia?
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