Discuss the impact of neocolonialism in two countries.

The question requires that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the impact of neocolonialism in two countries. Such impact may extend beyond the timeframe but it must be clearly linked to the issue raised in the question. Candidates may offer equal coverage of both countries or they may prioritize their discussion of one. However, both countries will be a feature of the response. Candidates may refer to the rise of a wealthy and often politically powerful landowning class. They may discuss the contribution to urbanization by displaced indigenous groups and rural workers joining the urban workforce. They may discuss the countries’ exposure to the fluctuation of the international prices of commodities and to the economic and political influence of multinational corporations. Other relevant factors may be addressed, for example the extent to which neocolonialism discouraged the development of national industries. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

The question required that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the impact of neocolonialism in two countries. This was seldom addressed and in some instances, the term was not understood.