...Masen Ensign All around the world education is key to success. But the problem is that there is illiteracy that puts a damper on education. It is an issue that sweeps the world. There are many countries that deal with this issue and affect their country. Many don’t know how to fix this problem. Everywhere around the world there is Illiteracy in school. The most illiterate countries are that which are very unfortunate. Within every Country have differences in illiteracy. It may be the Education system, the teaching pattern in which the teachers teach, or just the students themselves. It could start with young age children and progresses from there. Other countries are harder on the students and expect more of them which help them to become more successful in school. In the unfortunate countries were education is hard to come by, there is illiteracy all around. They are unfortunate in that they cannot either afford materials or that the students cannot come up with the funds to have an education system. And because of this, education is rare which results in tons of illiteracy. Many countries in Africa and South America have a problem of being in the unfortunate category. (By Sauter, Hess and Weigley, September 14, 2012, fox business) On the other hand where countries are fortunate to have an education system, a highly education system at that. Such countries as China, Japan, Israel, are strict on the students and in a way force their students to do good in school. They spend...
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...The state of medical informatics in Africa Introduction Despite the fact that Africa is rich in natural resources and has the potential to be a continent that is developed and better able to take care of its people, it has been ridden with disease, underdevelopment and a significant inequality gap amongst the population of the continent.(Kibily Demba Samake). This is the unfortunate economic state of a continent that rather remains with potential that has not been utilized to its fullest. Literature review Even though there are challenges that Africa faces, there has been reports of significant diffusion of the internet, however this does not change the fact that most people in Africa are computer illiterate and do not have access to computers let alone able to read(Kibily Demba Samake) and so comes the challenge with building interoperable medical informatics solutions in amongst the different countries. Africa’s current socioeconomic state has been a major challenge for electronic medical solutions. This is due to problems such as lack of electricity in rural areas and the inability of those people to access internet connected computers let alone the hospitals themselves(Kibily Demba Samake) Then comes the health divide another challenge to African governments, this itself is caused by the different challenges that each country faces but one common factor is that many African people reside in rural areas which lack basic needs like electricity, proper health care services...
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...individuals, communities and societies. On International Literacy Day each year, UNESCO reminds the international community of the status of literacy and adult learning globally. Celebrations take place around the world.[1] Some 775 million adults lack minimum literacy skills; one in five adults is still not literate and two-thirds of them are women;[2] 60.7 million children are out-of-school and many more attend irregularly or drop out.[3] According to UNESCO’s "Global Monitoring Report on Education for All (2006)",[4] South and West Asia has the lowest regional adult literacy rate(58.6%), followed by sub-Saharan Africa (59.7%), and the Arab States (62.7%). Countries with the lowest literacy rates in the world are Burkina Faso(12.8%), Niger (14.4%) and Mali (19%). The report shows a clear connection between illiteracy and countries in severe poverty, and between illiteracy and prejudice against women. Celebrations of International Literacy Day have included specific themes, in line with Education For All goals and other United Nations programs such as the United Nations Literacy Decade. The celebration's theme for 2007 and 2008 was “Literacy and Health”, with prizes awarded to organizations at the forefront of health education.[5] This was also the thematic emphasis of the 2007-2008 biennium of the United Nations Literacy Decade.[6] In particular, International Literacy Day 2008 had a strong emphasis on Literacy and Epidemics with a focus on communicable diseases such as HIV, Tuberculosis...
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...Dictatorship in Africa The early 20th century was marked by the development of several dictatorships, Western Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. In Africa, some countries have summers or are still run by men with evocative names like Kaddafi in Libya, and Mobutu in Congo ex Zaire. Dictatorship has several causes and also consequences, but there are also some solutions to fight this scourge. Dictatorship is a political system that almost always involves tyranny because it is directed by one man or sometimes a small group who hold all the powers: judicial, legislative and executive. Dictatorship is established and maintained by violence with the support of the army (coup or civil war). There are several causes for dictatorship in Africa. The first cause is the economic. When the people do not have jobs, they follow someone who can help them. For example we have Kaddafi who became president after economic crisis in Libya, and then he became a dictatorship and controls everything in the country of Libya. The second cause of dictatorship is the bait of gain. Some people just want power and they take it by force. It is the case of Mobutu, who just took power in Congo. He get help of some Europe’s countries. He was a dictatorship very cruel; and he was drinking the blood of people. Another cause of dictatorship is the inefficiency of parliaments. The countries under a command of a dictatorship does not have a real parliament because all the power is in the hands of the president...
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...Overview Agriculture to India is as the heart is to the human body. It contributes 23 percent of the gross domestic product and feeds billions of people and employs 66 percent of the countries work force. The Mandis system was set in place by the government to centralize and also control the distribution of grains from agriculture among producers, consumers and traders. The organizational structure of the mandis left room for a high level of ambiguity and both greed and self interest took precedence over the well being of farmers. The system was corrupted and the true beneficiaries were the mandis employees. The lack of resources namely technology and information made it impossible for farmers to know the true market value of their produce and therefore accepted any price set by the mandis. In many cases they received prices way below the going market price. Many unethical practices were portrayed by the mandis employees. These practices exploited farmers and the lack of education and information of the farmers furthered the abusive behavior of the mandis. The ITC group which was one of India's foremost private sectors saw the need to address these inefficiencies and therefore gave birth to a system called the E-choupal. The ITC, on implementing the E-choupal sought to improve the supply distribution chain by payment method and all in all, eliminate the inefficiencies that the mandis system posed. For example the organizational structure had to be reconstructed to lessen the...
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...being lazy, but most of the times the governments in poor countries are the one who blame. However, it is essential for the governments around the world to makeshift and end this problem. Egypt is one of the countries whose people suffer from poverty. In order for a country to develop, it is important to reduce the percentage of poverty in that country, and Egypt is one of the countries that have to initiate and reduce poverty. In 2010, the percentage of people who lives on less than $1.25 a day is around 25% of the whole population (Poverty and Equity, 2011). Poverty is one of the major reasons that led Egyptians to revolt against Hosni Mubarak who was the president of Egypt for 30 years. Egyptians after the revolution have high hopes on the new president Mohamed Morsi, who received 51.7% of the last presidential elections, to lower the poverty and corruption. While Egypt has used a number of strategies to reduce poverty, much more remains to be accomplished. In this paper, I will provide background information on Egypt, I will examine the extent of poverty in Egypt, I will evaluate the strategies Egypt has implemented to reduce poverty, and I will provide suggestions for additional approaches to reduce poverty in Egypt. Background on Egypt The Arab Republic of Egypt is located in northern Africa bordering Palestine, the Mediterranean Sea, Sudan, the Red Sea, and Libya (The World Factbook, 2012). Egypt has 27 provinces and it has one of the highest...
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...Chris Wysong Econ 110 10/25/2013 Main Response Paper Technology and Education in the Developing Countries of Africa Both technology and education play a key role in how a country stands out amongst the rest and how developed that country is. Without out them, the country can never advance into the stage of being able to qualify themselves as a developed country, such as those found in Europe, North and South America and some in Asia. These “developed” countries have these benefits of using technology such as the internet, cell phones, and scientific innovations whenever they need too and abundant education opportunities to expand ones knowledge with the hopeful benefit of getting a higher paying/better job. However this is where the developing countries, especially countries in Africa, struggle. The benefit of technology and education isn’t just around the corner for Africa, rather it’s barely within a hands reach for one to use. Because of this, many problems will ensue for these African nations. Without the full use of technology and education, African countries may never know the benefits of having such medical treatments, the expanded international network from the internet and cellular devices, and a more educated population. Medicine has been, literally speaking, a life-saver for millions upon millions of people. It has helped us overcome many different sicknesses and diseases and has also increased the life expectancy of the human race substantially. Without it...
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...Africa’s major problem is not poverty, HIV/AIDS, illiteracy, underdevelopment or any other imaginable problem. Africa’s major problem is lack of good and effective leadership. Effective leadership is a pivotal element in the success of any group. Without this skill every attempt of development is at risk of dilapidating, staying dwarfed or not taking off at all. It is indubitable that the need for effective leadership in Africa is skyrocketing. It is bad leadership that has led to most of the problems that Africa is facing. Why do Africans languish in poverty yet Africa is so rich with natural resources? Why is brain drain on the rise in Africa? Why are our skilled intellectuals deserting mama Africa? Why is Africa isolated from social and economic development while other continents are developing at the speed of light? Do our leaders ever stop and think about the genesis of all these? We must stop whining, complaining and blaming the West for our problems but look at what we can do to salvage the pitiable situation. The solution lies in good leadership. Africa needs more than just foreign aid to solve her problems. If foreign aid would develop anywhere then Africa would be the most developed continent in the world because Africa has been awash in foreign aid. But that’s not the case. Africa’s medicine is good leadership; leadership that can channelize socio-economic development, a leadership that is visionary and is passionate about alleviating the myriad of challenges facing...
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...Republic of Mozambique - Southern Africa "When women are empowered and can claim their rights and access to land, leadership, opportunities and choices, economies grow, food security is enhanced and prospects are improved for current and future generations", Michelle Bachelet - Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women Women are the backbone of the development of rural and national economies. They comprise 43% of the world’s agricultural labor force, which rises to 70% in some countries. In Africa, 80% of the agricultural production comes from small farmers, who are mostly rural women. Women comprise the largest percentage of the workforce in the agricultural sector, but do not have access and control over all land and productive resources. During the last ten years, many African countries have adopted new land laws in order to strengthen women’s land ownership rights. This has helped improve the situation of rural women. To this effect, the lack of appreciation of the role of rural women in agriculture is harmful and gives rise to a lack of specific policies, policies which are misdirected, high levels of poverty, illiteracy and non-involvement in the design and planning of programs and policies, which involves a process of mutual learning that reflects the real and specific needs of rural women. Despite the important roles they play in agricultural economies, rural women in Africa suffer from the highest illiteracy rates and are the most visible face...
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...Philosophers dedicate their life work to identifying perceived social issues that are typically rooted from personal experience such as the global issues of racism, illiteracy and sexism. Du Bois, Freire and de Beauvoir have identified impactful theoretical self-organized solutions that aim to positively change the lives of oppressed community members. Discussions will focus on three philosophical societies, how they are organized, operated and the overall portrayal of the citizen’s behaviors. There will also be discussion around the corresponding philosopher’s theory, beginning with racism and concluding with the social issues and modern day society applications of the philosophies. William Edward Burghardt Du Bois aka W.E.B DuBois...
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...The American University in Cairo School of Humanities and Social Sciences Research Writing RHET 1020 Boosting Africa’s Energy Sector Instructor Name: Allana Marie Haist Table of Contents Introduction 3 Literature of Review 3 Africa’s Energy Situation 4 Large-Scale Renewable Energy System 5 Why should Africa promote renewable energy? 6 Why Should Africa Promote Environmental Energy Efficiency? 7 Barriers to Renewable Energy Development 7 Recommendations For Boosting Renewable Energy in Africa 8 Conclusion 9 Methodology 10 Interpretation of The Results 14 Conclusion 15 Recommendations 16 Limitations 16 Works Cited 17 Appendix A 19 List Of Figure: Figure (1)- Place of living 12 Figure (2)- Term Renewable Energy 12 Figure (3) - Implementing Green Energy In Africa 13 Figure (4) – What obstructs people from investing in green energy 13 Figure (5)- Do you think Energy and economic development are related? 14 Figure (6)- After allowing the direct electricity from solar panels to the nearest grid, therefore electricity bills will be lower, are you willing to invest in solar panels ...
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...This forgone output corresponds to $359 million in 2014 prices. However, if Ebola is not contained, these estimates rise to $809 million in the three countries alone. In Liberia, the hardest hit country, the High Ebola scenario sees output hit 11.7 percentage points in 2015 (reducing growth from 6.8 percent to -4.9 percent). The food prices are now rising due to response of shortages, panic buying, and speculation; which cause a dramatic impact on the economy. To help stop the spread of Ebola The World Bank Group has put together $230 million financing package for the three countries hardest hit by the Ebola crisis. This also help communities cope with the economic impact of the crisis, and improve public health systems throughout West Africa. As we all know by now that the Ebola virus is a deadly disease that kills people within 21 days or so. The virus was discover in Congo in 1976; since the then there were repeated outbreaks of the disease in different African...
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...The American University in Cairo School of Humanities and Social Sciences Research Writing RHET 1020 Boosting Africa’s Energy Sector Instructor Name: Allana Marie Haist Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 3 LITERATURE OF REVIEW 3 AFRICA’S ENERGY SITUATION 4 LARGE-SCALE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM 5 WHY SHOULD AFRICA PROMOTE RENEWABLE ENERGY? 6 WHY SHOULD AFRICA PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY? 7 BARRIERS TO RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT 7 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BOOSTING RENEWABLE ENERGY IN AFRICA 8 CONCLUSION 9 METHODOLOGY 10 INTERPRETATION OF THE RESULTS 14 CONCLUSION 15 RECOMMENDATIONS 16 LIMITATIONS 16 WORKS CITED 17 APPENDIX A 19 List Of Figure: Figure (1)- Place of living 12 Figure (2)- Term Renewable Energy 12 Figure (3) - Implementing Green Energy In Africa 13 Figure (4) – What obstructs people from investing in green energy 13 Figure (5)- Do you think Energy and economic development are related? 14 Figure (6)- After allowing the direct electricity from solar panels to the nearest grid, therefore electricity bills will be lower, are you willing to invest in solar panels ...
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...48 Years Of Nigeria’s Underdevelopment: A Fruit Of Failed And Recycled Policy! * By L.Chinedu Arizona-Ogwu * Published 09/27/2008 * Nigeria Matters * Rating: L.Chinedu Arizona-Ogwu Arizona-Ogwu writes from Oyigbo, Rivers State, Nigeria. View all articles by L.Chinedu Arizona-Ogwu All over the world, there has been progress in many areas over the last 48 years -- life-saving medicines, the Internet, oil boom and , under-water exploration, airbus, the advent of mobile phone and whatsoever -- yet the same poor way of doing things as seen within October 1960 looms even today in Nigeria. Instead of coming up with better innovations and development strategies, this government makes life miserable and put across one of the worst ideas ever: confused, drawing plans, postponing and re-introducing bills yet the years were exhausting. Even if our governments are not the only ones that are bad, they have ranked low for decades on most international comparisons of corruption, state failure, red tape, lawlessness and dictatorship. Our platform "nigeria4betterrule" does not recognize such lousy but tyrant government-- this would be an insult to the many of us who risk their lives to protest this government. Instead, corrupt and mismanaged governments inside this country reflect the unhappy way in which our colonial masters artificially created most nations, often combining antagonistic ethnicities. Anyway, the results of states economics by bad states was a near-zero rise in GDP...
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...money is for the foreign countries. But at the end, it does improve the Donor country’s image and overall reputation which will be good for any expats wanting to visits, or generally if any alliances between countries would want to be made. Aid can also be ineffective if it is used to fund projects that don’t help the long term development of a country. A constant supply of aid can cause dependency on the poorer country. Emergency aid, which is a type of short-term aid, is also ineffective as it does not solve the long-term economic development problems of a country. All these reasons don’t help reduce disparities as the poor country isn’t able to be independent and...
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