Poverty and Urbanization in Africa

The video discusses global poverty, highlighting the reduction in extreme poverty over the past 30 years, particularly in China and India. It contrasts this with the challenges faced by Sub-Saharan Africa, where poverty remains prevalent despite urbanization. The lack of infrastructure and services in African cities hinders poverty alleviation, unlike the successful models in Asia.

What is the World Bank's threshold for extreme poverty?

• $2.50 per day

• $1.90 per day

• $3.00 per day

• $1.50 per day

Which two countries have significantly contributed to the global reduction in extreme poverty?

• Brazil and Russia

• China and India

• South Africa and Nigeria

• Mexico and Argentina

What major factor helped reduce poverty in China and India?

• International trade agreements

• Natural resource discovery

• Mass migration to cities

• Increased foreign aid

What percentage of the world's poorest people live in sub-Saharan Africa today?

• Approximately 10%

• Less than a quarter

• About one-third

• More than half

How did the population of sub-Saharan Africa change from 1990 to 2013?

• It doubled

• It boomed significantly

• It remained stable

• It decreased slightly

What is a major barrier to poverty reduction in African cities?

• High crime rates

• Political instability

• Inadequate infrastructure

• Lack of natural resources

Why is urbanization not as effective in reducing poverty in Africa as it was in Asia?

• Poor agricultural productivity

• High levels of corruption

• Lack of factory jobs

• Inadequate public transport and services

What is the predicted population of sub-Saharan Africa by 2050?

• 2.5 billion

• 2 billion

• 1.5 billion

• 1 billion

What is a significant challenge in pulling people out of extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa?

• Political instability

• High number of people living far below the poverty line

• Lack of international aid

• Climate change

What is the main reason for the difficulty in transforming sub-Saharan Africa like Asia?

• Cultural differences

• Political instability

• Rapid population growth and inadequate infrastructure

• Lack of natural resources