Inglés - B2.1- TED - Why it's too hard to start a business in Africa - and how to change it.

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What is the root cause of people leaving their countries according to the text?

Poverty

What type of businesses are important for job creation according to the text?

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs

What is the ranking of African countries on the Doing Business index according to the text?

Near the bottom

What challenges has the speaker faced in running her businesses according to the text?

High taxes and tariffs

What is necessary to create jobs and fight poverty according to the text?

Simplifying the business environment

How can corruption be fought according to the text?

By simplifying laws

What does the speaker encourage people to do according to the text?

Educate themselves and build awareness

What warning does the speaker give according to the text?

Violence may occur if young people do not have an outlook in life

What does the speaker envision for Africa according to the text?

A prosperous future

What is the speaker haunted by according to the text?

The stories of young people dying while trying to migrate to Africa

Study Notes

  • The speaker is haunted by the stories of young people dying while trying to migrate to Europe.
  • Poverty is the root cause of people leaving their countries.
  • Jobs come from businesses, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are important.
  • African countries are at the bottom of the Doing Business index ranking.
  • The speaker has faced challenges in running her businesses due to nonsensical laws and high tariffs.
  • Simplifying the business environment of African countries is necessary to create jobs and fight poverty.
  • Corruption can be fought by simplifying laws and reducing tariffs.
  • The speaker encourages people to educate themselves, build awareness, and advocate for e-government solutions.
  • The speaker warns that violence may occur if young people do not have an outlook in life.
  • The speaker envisions a prosperous Africa if people do their job and create jobs.

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