International Development And You!

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    Sustainable Development takes a more holistic approach and includes other ways to improve communities while working to protect the environment and tackling climate change 

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International Development Week is February 5-11, 2017. How much do you know about International Development and how can you get involved?

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    International development is most successful and responsible when it is a collaborative effort between all parties and when developing and less developed countries have a say in their own development.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    *##*A successful sustainable development agenda requires partnerships between governments, the private sector and civil society. These inclusive partnerships built upon principles and values, a shared vision, and shared goals that place people and the planet at the centre, are needed at the global, regional, national and local level.*##*A successful sustainable development agenda requires partnerships between governments, the private sector and civil society. These inclusive partnerships built upon principles and values, a shared vision, and shared goals that place people and the planet at the centre, are needed at the global, regional, national and local level.

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    What are some ways that you can get involved in international development? - ProProfs

    What are some ways that you can get involved in international development?

    • Take a class that teaches you more about global issues and international development

    • Volunteer with a group that contributes to International Development

    • Commit to being more globally minded by studying abroad

    • Take part in IDW activities

    • Take part in an International Youth Internship Program with Global Affairs Canada

    • Visit Career Development to find out about careers in International Development

    • Visit Academic Advising to find courses and degrees that support careers in International Development

    • All of the Above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the Above
    Explanation
    All of the options listed provide ways to get involved in international development. Taking a class, volunteering, studying abroad, participating in IDW activities, doing an internship, and seeking career advice all contribute to gaining knowledge, experience, and skills in the field of international development. By combining these various opportunities, individuals can actively engage in and contribute to international development efforts.

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    Global Affairs Canada is a Canadian government agency that facilitates international development internship opportunities for Canadian graduates - ProProfs

    Global Affairs Canada is a Canadian government agency that facilitates international development internship opportunities for Canadian graduates

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) is a great way to get involved with International Development. For more information contact Marine Institute International. Internships are available to graduates from any field of study!*##*The International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) is a great way to get involved with International Development. For more information contact Marine Institute International. Internships are available to graduates from any field of study!*##*The International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) is a great way to get involved with International Development. For more information contact Marine Institute International. Internships are available to graduates from any field of study!

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  • 5. 
    The UN created 17 Sustainable Development goals. Some of these goals are: - ProProfs

    The UN created 17 Sustainable Development goals. Some of these goals are:

    • Clean water and sanitation

    • Environmental protection

    • Food security

    • Gender equality

    • Education

    • Heathcare

    • Elimination of poverty

    • Improved human rights

    • All of the Above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the Above
    Explanation
    *##*These are just some of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. For more information, visit Global Affairs Canada and United Nations web pages on International Development.*##*These are just some of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. For more information, visit Global Affairs Canada and United Nations web pages on International Development.

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    Name some groups on campus that are involved with international development activities - ProProfs

    Name some groups on campus that are involved with international development activities

    • MUN Hope

    • MUN Oxfam

    • AIESEC Memorial

    • Engineers Without Borders

    • Doctors without Borders

    • Team Broken Earth

    • Students Offering Support

    • All of the Above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the Above
    Explanation
    *##*For more information about student groups on campus, ask MUNSU*##*For more information about student groups on campus, ask MUNSU

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    International Development views countries on a comparative scale and uses terms like "developed country", "developing country" and "least developed country" - ProProfs

    International Development views countries on a comparative scale and uses terms like "developed country", "developing country" and "least developed country"

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    International Development views countries on a comparative scale and uses terms like "developed country", "developing country", and "least developed country". This implies that there is a recognition and categorization of countries based on their level of development. By using these terms, International Development acknowledges that countries vary in terms of their economic, social, and political development, and that some countries are more advanced or developed than others.

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    November 19 is World Toilet Day - ProProfs

    November 19 is World Toilet Day

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Did you know that 2.4 million people worldwide have no access to a toilet or a latrine? UN sustainable development goal #6 states that clean water and sanitation is crucial for creating safe and healthy societies*##*Did you know that 2.4 million people worldwide have no access to a toilet or a latrine? UN sustainable development goal #6 states that clean water and sanitation is crucial for creating safe and healthy societies*##*Did you know that 2.4 million people worldwide have no access to a toilet or a latrine? UN sustainable development goal #6 states that clean water and sanitation is crucial for creating safe and healthy societies

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  • 9. 
    International development is synonymous with economic development.  - ProProfs

    International development is synonymous with economic development. 

    • True

    • False

    • Both True and False

    Correct Answer
    A. Both True and False
    Explanation
    While International Development was once primarily concerned with a country's economic prosperity, today it takes a more holistic and multi-faceted approach to development *##*While International Development was once primarily concerned with a country's economic prosperity, today it takes a more holistic and multi-faceted approach to development *##*While International Development was once primarily concerned with a country's economic prosperity, today it takes a more holistic and multi-faceted approach to development

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    __________ people worldwide live on under $1.25 per day.  - ProProfs

    __________ people worldwide live on under $1.25 per day. 

    • 1 in 5

    • 1 in 10

    • 1 in 20

    • No people live in such poverty

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 in 5
    Explanation
    Ending poverty is a primary goal of International Development*##*Ending poverty is a primary goal of International Development*##*Ending poverty is a primary goal of International Development

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