EDRD 4010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Light Pollution, African Development Bank, Maternal Death

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Environmental Design and Rural Development
• Course: EDRD 4010
• Professor: Marianne Staempfli

Document Summary

Readings: the african development bank and women(cid:495)s health (cobourn, restivo and. Debt crisis in 1980s. poor nations could not generate revenue to make payments on mounting foreign debts. Imf and wb structural adjustment loans designed to help resolve balance of payment issues by requiring indebted nations to institute a variety of macro-economic policy reforms in return for the money. Created increased health problems in indebted nations: high levels of child mortality. Sub-saharan african nations under an afdb (afrian development bank) have higher levels of maternal mortality. Impact of structural adjustment lending affecting child mortality. Should have project loans in the health sector to train medical professionals/build medical clinics or support vaccinations. Sub-saharan africa has largest number of maternal deaths in the world. Governments could get stakeholder input from focus groups, collaborative projects and plans for tourism development. Strong communication and allowing stakeholders to voice their opinions will allow for greater linkages and a more involved planning process.