Why was Nelson Mandela such a powerful figure in South Africa? Warm Up Why was Nelson Mandela such a powerful figure in South Africa?

Today’s Issues in Africa Chapter 20 pgs. 461-467

What is the economy like? Relies on providing raw materials, such as oil, minerals, or agricultural products So many countries use Africa for resources leading to limited economic growth After 1960s, most African countries got poorer because of political instability Infrastructure cannot support Africans growing their economy Most Africans don’t have access to technology Raw materials like oil, minerals, or agricultural products. So many countries using Africa for resources has made limited economic growth After 1960s, most African countries got poorer, since political instability caused poverty Roads, airports, railroads and ports cannot support Africans growing their economy High technology has fueled the economy in North America, Europe and Asia

How do they build industries? Commodity--product to be sold “One Commodity” country: relies on one commodity for its earnings Value of commodities are based on the world economy & is unstable Diversify--create variety Many Africans feel they need to diversify to grow Commodity is usually agriculture or mining products Value of commodities are based on the world economy and is unstable Also need to stabilize with diversity

How is the education system? African nations need to prevent educated citizens from leaving the continent Some schools were destroyed during civil wars Movement to encourage educated professionals to remain

What diseases affect Africa? AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Rashes, fevers, attacks immune system Cholera infection of the small intestine (death by dehydration from diarrhea and vomiting) Malaria Chills and fevers that are often fatal Tuberculosis Respiratory infection AIDS: rashes, fevers, attacks immune system Cholera: infection of the small intestine (death by dehydration from diarrhea and vomiting) Malaria: chills and fevers that are often fatal TB: respiratory infection spread

What are the responses to AIDS? Illnesses cause the economy to suffer African nations and nations abroad have responded to epidemics in Africa Nations are improving healthcare and testing Educating Africans about disease and prevention UNAIDS-founded by the United Nations to fights AIDS worldwide In 2008, 22.4 million people in Africa were living with AIDS UNAIDS is a foundation by the United Nations to fight AIDS

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