2009/01/09

Social Watch: Report Indicates that Poverty in Africa May Grow

EuroNGOs

According to Social Watchs' Annual Report 2008, 80 countries fare badly when examining 3 criteria, measured in the "basic capabilities index": child mortality, number of children completing primary education, and proportion of births attended by skilled personel. Especially in sub-Saharan African countries with recorded strong economic growth in recent years, the economic growth has not been translated into a major drop in poverty levels.

According to Social Watchs' Annual Report 2008, 80 countries fare badly when examining 3 criteria, measured in the "basic capabilities index": child mortality, number of children completing primary education, and proportion of births attended by skilled personel. Especially in sub-Saharan African countries with recorded strong economic growth in recent years, the economic growth has not been translated into a major drop in poverty levels.

http://www.eurongos.org/Default.aspx?ID=1494&M=News&PID=5982&NewsID=2037