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Poor Governance and Corruption in Africa

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What is one of the impacts of poor infrastructure in countries struggling with poverty?

Increases investment in education

Restricts access to essential services like healthcare (correct)

Leads to a decrease in migration rates

Improves job opportunities

Why do many Africans migrate to other countries?

To access free healthcare services

To escape poverty and seek better economic opportunities (correct)

To contribute to higher crime rates

To experience different cultures

How does poverty contribute to higher crime rates?

By improving access to resources

By leading to substance abuse and frustration (correct)

By decreasing the pressure to provide for one's family

By reducing frustration and aggression

What is the term used for the condition where an individual lacks a regular residence due to poverty?

Homelessness Signup and view all the answers

Why do individuals with low incomes or unemployed face challenges in accessing healthcare services?

Because of lack of healthcare equipment in hospitals Signup and view all the answers

Which African countries are highlighted as having high levels of homelessness?

Nigeria and South Africa Signup and view all the answers

What is identified as one of the major causes of poverty in Africa?

Lack of investment in infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

How has mismanagement of oil revenues affected Nigeria?

Funded the extravagant lifestyles of the ruling elite Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the civil war in Liberia have on the country's development?

Led to widespread poverty and loss of lives Signup and view all the answers

What effect does rapid population growth have on poverty according to the text?

Increases demand for jobs and tends to increase poverty Signup and view all the answers

How does poor infrastructure further exacerbate poverty in Africa according to the text?

Limits economic development and hinders progress Signup and view all the answers

What has been the impact of oil exploration and production on Nigeria's economy?

Caused environmental damage and harmed the economy Signup and view all the answers