Quiz on Urban Infrastructure in Africa

What is a major characteristic of urban infrastructure in most African countries?

• High quality infrastructure

• Insufficient infrastructure investments

• Strong transportation infrastructure

• Adequate water supply

Which type of infrastructure is described as very weak in African urban areas?

• Communications infrastructure

• Water supply

• Transportation infrastructure

• Electric power supply

What economic problems do residents in many African urban centers face?

• Majority of jobs in the formal economy

• High costs of housing, food, and transportation

• Low unemployment rates

• Low housing costs

What health risks are exacerbated by urbanization in Africa?

• Obesity and respiratory diseases

• Mental health disorders

• Cancer and heart diseases

• Infectious diseases

What can unplanned urbanization lead to in terms of social instability?

What percentage of jobs in African urban areas are in the informal or grey economy?

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%

What is a consequence of inadequate water supply and sewage in African urban areas?

• Strong communications infrastructure

• Low economic problems

• High health risks

• Low unemployment rates

What is a major challenge faced by the health sector due to rapid urbanization?

• Decrease in health risks

• Capacity to plan and adapt under challenge

• Increase in healthcare facilities

• Decrease in communicable diseases

What can high population density in urban areas lead to?

• Increase in affordable housing

• Increase in social instability

• Decrease in housing prices

• Decrease in crime rates

What is a consequence of lack of infrastructure in African urban areas?

• Increase in social stability

• Decrease in economic problems

• Decrease in urban violence

• Increase in health risks