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The long answer or the short answer. While Africa is rich in Natural Resources the fact that there is a lot of corruption in top government positions means that the people in charge have become very wealthy and the rest of their country has become very poor. Also this high level of corruption has discouraged individuals to start their own businesses, which is vital for development of different products and hiring people. The third reason is infrastructure, even though Africa is developing since they do not have the necessary infrastructure such as roads, hospitals, a stable banking system this makes it very difficult to see any progress. The last major reason which is in a way tied to the first reason is political instability, since there is a lot of political instability in many African countries foreign investors are unwilling to put any capital investment in these countries as the fear is that they will not get their money back or that the government will decide to expropriate their businesses. There is a much more complicated answer but these are just some of the highlights....
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoPoverty has increased and life expectancy has declined in sub-Saharan Africa because of the encroachment of the desert moving steadily south.
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Why does Africa have more cottage industry than commercial industry?
because of their poverty level
Why do people in Africa live in poverty?
One of the biggest reasons many people in Africa live in poverty is because they have been shafted by their own leaders and governments who have ammassed fortunes at the expense of their citizens.
How has increased population growth affected North Africa and Southwest Asia?
Congestion and lack of resources is the effect of population growth in North Africa and Southwest Asia. Poverty and famine also are effects of population growth.
How did eupopean colonialism affect Africa's culture?
Colonialists destroyed their way of life. They were happy in the traditional economy style tribes and they didn't know how to survive in western civilization lifestyle. Thus they were thrown into poverty and treated as second class citizens in their own home. and the africa is really good place
What was a goal of progressive reforms?
an end to poverty (apex)
Is the poverty in America the same as poverty in Africa?
NO!Poverty in Africa is worse than America.
Where in Africa does poverty happen?
in africa
Types of poverty in South Africa?
chronic poverty
How many people live in poverty in South Africa?
50%of the people in South Africa live below the poverty line in south Africa
Current state of poverty in South Africa?
About 23 percent of people in South Africa live below the poverty line.
How many people live below the poverty in South Africa?
50%of the people in south Africa live below the poverty line in south Africa
Are Most People Rich In Africa?
No. Africa is known for its poverty.
What is the current state of poverty in South Africa?
current state of poverty in S.A
Is there war and poverty in south africa today?
Poverty still exists in South Africa and other countries around the world. Currently war is not happening in South Africa.
Where is the most poverty in the world?
In Africa.
Were does poverty mostly occur?
In Africa.
Which conginent has the most poverty?
Africa
