Advantages for LEDC
A. Bring work and use local
labour
B. Improve education and work
skills
D. Provide money for new
industrial projects
H. Help develop mineral wealth
(sell natural resources)
J. Improve energy production
K. Improve roads, airports and
services
L. Provide new technology
O. Develop trade links with
other countries
Disadvantages for LEDC
C. Local labour is usually poorly
paid
E. Few skilled workers are
employed – jobs are often
repetitive and low-skilled
F. Most of the profits go
overseas
G. Minerals are usually exported
I. Often create pollution
M. Products being made are
often of little value / too
expensive for local people
N. Companies may leave country
at any time leaving many locals
with no jobs
P. The needs of the country are
rarely considered