News From Africa
April 2014
Poverty is a
complex
phenomenon
that refers to
inadequacy of
resources and
deprivation of
choices that
would enable
people to enjoy
decent living
conditions.
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I. Economic Causes of Poverty
Unemployment
There is high unemployment rate
particularly among youth. African
population is made up of about 65 %
youth and most of this population is
unemployed due to:
Poor education system-the
education structure used in Africa
is not beneficial to the student.
Graduates are not equip for
available jobs
Lack of training facilities-no
vocational training facilities
Bad leadership-Selfish and corrupt
attitude of individuals in power
Unemployment results to increase in
crime rates, children being denied basic
necessities of life, and lost sense of dignity.
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Wayne State University Economics 6415
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