VOICED : Angola's oil curse widens the wealth gap

VOICED : Angola's oil curse widens the wealth gap

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Business

10th Grade - University

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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.

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In what way does the oil industry contribute to the wealth gap in Angola?

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What challenges does Angola face in narrowing its wealth gap despite its oil wealth?

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