____ is when Large companies can locate part of their business in other countries. This helps a country to develop as the companies build factories, lay roads and install internet cables. ____ is when one or more countries give money to other countries. The money has to be spent on things that will benefit the population. ____ is using equipment and techniques that are suitable for their country of use. Many poorer countries do not have the skills to maintain expensive equipment. Small-scale, basic solutions are usually more appropriate. ____ is paying producers a reasonable price for the goods that they produce. Many farmers in LICs are paid very low wages. This means that they cannot escape poverty. Fairtrade gives farmers a better chance in life. ____ Many LICs owe money to other countries. Often the repayments and interest are so expensive that indebted countries have no money left to spend on development projects. Debt relief is when debts are either reorganised to make them more manageable, or reduced. ____ are when money is lent to LICs to help them to develop. These are often small loans with reasonable interest rates. They are available to people and businesses who may normally struggle to get credit.

Measures to reduce the development gap

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