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Poverty is the shortage of common things such as food, clothing, shelter and safe drinking water, all of which determine the quality of life. Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa2
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Economics Governance Demographics and social factors Health care Environmental factors Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa5
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Poverty rates increase in recessions and decline in booms. Average income and poverty rate are directly related. Shocks to food prices result in food riot. Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa6
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Lack of democracy Poor management of resource revenues High level of corruption Weak rule of law Lack of infrastructure Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa7
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Overpopulation Crime War Discrimination Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa8
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Poor access to affordable health care Malnutrition Diseases such as malaria and HIV/Aids overwhelmingly afflict poor African nations. Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa9
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Erosion Desertification and overgrazing Geographic factors such as access to fertile land, fresh water, minerals, energy, and other natural resources. Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa10
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People living in poverty experience mental and physical health problems that worsen their situation. Those living in poverty suffer lower life expectancy as millions of people die every year as a result of poverty. Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa11
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Poverty can be eradicated from sub- Saharan Africa by promoting economic growth, receiving development aid from developed countries, debt relief, women empowerment, good governance and access to health care. Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa12
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Using your textbook pages 160-163 you will debate this question, “The people of sub-Saharan Africa shouldn’t expect us to help them with their problems. They should be able to look after themselves and not depend on charity. This is a common opinion about giving assistance to other countries.” Side A has to prove why they agree with this statement. Side B has to prove why they disagree with this statement. Give 5 facts or examples from the Case Study to support your opinions. Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa14
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25 minutes to prepare answers. Will have 2 presenters from each side come to the front of the class and present their main ideas. Each side has to prepare three questions for the opposing team. Presenters will have to answer the questions with their group members and provide a response. Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa15
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Debate Rules No put downs. You must raise your hand if it's not your time to speak. Teams lose 1 point for each interruption. Teams lose 1 point for whispering while another speaker is talking. Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa17
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You need to gather evidence to support your group’s position. Using this evidence as an aid, the team prepares a set of persuasive arguments designed to sway the judges to your side. Use the best of what you have found to deliver your point. Think through possible arguments your opponents will make. Success in a debate is the to show that the opposing team’s reasoning is weaker that yours. Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa18
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