Case Studies 1(Unit2)

What is the population of Rio de Janeiro?

6,320,446 (3.2% of Brazil's population)

What percentage of Brazil's GDP does Rio de Janeiro generate?

56%

How many visitors does Rio de Janeiro's tourism industry attract annually?

1.6 million visitors

What significant international event did Rio de Janeiro host in 2016?

The Olympic Games

What is the unemployment rate in Rio's favelas?

20%

What was the unemployment rate in Rio in 2003?

8.3%

What was the infant mortality rate in Rio in 2010?

13 per 1000

What percentage of Rio's population does not have access to running water?

12%

What environmental issue affects water supplies in Rio?

Contamination by untreated sewage

What is the name of the scheme aimed at improving favelas in Rio?

Favela Bairro Scheme

What improvements were made to electricity supplies in Rio?

Installation of 60km of new power lines and a new nuclear generator

What is Cardiff's population as of 2011?

335,145

What percentage of tourism revenue in Wales does Cardiff account for?

25%

What major sports venue is located in Cardiff?

Millennium Stadium

How much did Cardiff grow in population between 2001 and 2011?

46,000 people

What is the unemployment situation in Ely, Cardiff?

High unemployment rates

What is the poverty rate in Ely, Cardiff?

47.9%

What significant cultural venue in Cardiff has seen 13.5 million visitors since 2004?

Millennium Centre

What are the challenges faced by Cardiff in terms of urban deprivation?

Over 25% of homes live in relative poverty

What is a major environmental challenge faced by Rio?

High air pollution due to heavy traffic

What initiative has been taken to improve education access in Rio?

Grants to poor families for schooling

What is the life expectancy gap in Cardiff?

10-13 years between Lisvane and Butetown

What is the impact of economic growth on education in Cardiff?

Marked variability in performance between schools

What is the name of the new TV production facility in Cardiff?

Roath Lock

What type of waste management improvement has been made in Rio?

Creation of a power plant that uses rubbish to produce methane gas

What is the unemployment rate in Rio from 2003 to 2013?

Fell from 8.3% to 4.5%

What percentage of the workforce in Rio has completed a high school degree?

65%

What is a significant challenge related to health care access in Rio?

Only 55% of the city had access to a local family health clinic in 2013

What is the significance of the 'Schools of Tomorrow' programme in Rio?

Used to reduce youth unemployment

What areas in Cardiff experience the highest unemployment rates?

Ely, Caerau, and Splott

Which areas in Cardiff have the lowest unemployment rates?

Creigiau / St Fagans, Cyncoed, and Lisvane

What is the life expectancy gap between Lisvane and Butetown?

10-13 years

What major economic decline occurred in Cardiff during the mid to late 20th century?

Decline of Cardiff docks due to closure of coal mines and competition

What was the impact of the closure of the East Moors Steelworks in 1978?

Loss of 3,200 jobs

What organization coordinated the regeneration of Cardiff Bay?

Cardiff Bay Development Corporation

How many hectares of derelict land were regenerated in Cardiff Bay?

1,100 hectares

What is the purpose of the Cardiff Bay barrage?

To provide a permanent freshwater lake instead of a tidal one

What new cultural facility replaced the Cardiff Bay Opera House?

Wales Millennium Centre

How many new flats and houses were created in Cardiff Bay after regeneration?

4,800 flats and houses

What was one of the social impacts of the Cardiff Bay regeneration?

Creation of 16,750 new jobs

What is one criticism of the Cardiff Bay regeneration?

Certain parts of the Bay remain derelict

What is Cardiff Council's target for sustainable transport by 2026?

60% of all journeys to be made by walking, cycling, and public transport

What is Nextbike?

A subscription-based bike sharing system in Cardiff

How many Park and Ride stations does Cardiff have?

Three: Cardiff East, Cardiff West, and Cardiff South

What innovative lighting system has Cardiff introduced?

Interact Lighting's connected LED lighting system

What is the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system in Curitiba designed for?

To provide faster, more efficient travel by bus

What percentage of travellers in Curitiba use the BRT system?

80%

What is the recycling rate in Curitiba?

2/3 of its waste

What economic burden does malaria impose in Ghana?

1-2% of the Gross Domestic Product

What percentage of young child deaths in Africa is due to malaria?

Over a quarter

What is the average income spent by malaria-stricken families on treatment?

Over one quarter of their income

What percentage of schooling may be impaired in endemic areas due to malaria?

Up to 60%

What initiated the civil war in Syria?

Violent clashes between President Bashar al-Assad's government and rebel forces

How many people have fled Syria since the start of the conflict in 2011?

More than 4 million

What percentage of the Syrian population is unemployed?

17.8%

What is the significance of the Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company in Nigeria?

It employs over 15,000 Nigerians and sources 70% of parts locally

What is the purpose of microfinance as exemplified by the Grameen Bank?

To provide small-scale loans to independent business owners

How many clients has the Grameen Bank supported worldwide?

25 million clients

What is the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative?

A program aimed at reducing the debt burden of poor countries

What is Nigeria's global significance in terms of oil production?

The twelfth largest petroleum producer, supplying 2.7% of the world's oil

In the Favela Bairro project, how much money was set aside to improve how many favelas?

£200 millions, 60 out of 600 favelas

In the Favela Bairro project what changes were made to roads?

Street lighting installed, roads widened/paved/formally names

In the Favela Bairro project, what was provided to the Complexo de Alemao favela

access to clean water and drainage systems for 26 000 residents

What is the unemployment rate in Rocinha?

20% causing many drug gangs + some live on 1£ a day

In Rocinha, what are the health issues?

Burning rubbish, poor ventilation, only 2 health clinics , infant mortality rate=50 per 1000