VOICED : Angola's oil curse widens the wealth gap

The video discusses the severe water scarcity in Luanda, Angola, despite the country's wealth from oil production. It highlights the economic disparity, with a small elite benefiting from oil wealth while the majority live in poverty. The legacy of a 27-year civil war has left lasting impacts on infrastructure, exacerbating the wealth gap. The country's dependency on oil is a significant factor in this disparity, with most wealth concentrated among a few. Future economic growth is uncertain, with no guarantee that wealth will trickle down to the impoverished population.

What percentage of Luanda's population lacks access to basic commodities like water?

• 50%

• 100%

• 91%

• 75%

Which factor is NOT mentioned as contributing to Angola's wealth gap?

• Small elite controlling wealth

• High agricultural output

• Dependence on oil

• Civil war

What is the employment percentage of the oil industry in Angola's total labor force?

• 25%

• Less than 1%

• 10%

• 50%

What do those benefiting from the oil boom believe is necessary for wealth distribution?

• Immediate action

• More time

• Increased oil production

• Government intervention

What is a major challenge in narrowing Angola's wealth gap?

• Strong infrastructure

• High accountability

• Lack of natural resources

• Oil curse