36a: Government instability education, medicine, and famine

Why is HIV/AIDS a major problem in Africa?

• There are many cures available that cure the virus.
• Drugs to treat the virus are very expensive and unstable African governments can't help their citizens obtain them.
• Education is available, but most Africans choose not to listen and make risky choices. 
• It is not a problem in Africa because most people have been cured.

Why has it been difficult to build stable governments in Africa?

• civil wars
• many natural resources
• apartheid
• blood diamonds

What is famine?

• A long period of time with little to no rain and more food than normal.

• When a region has little to no food for a long period of time.

• When a flood happens.

• When there is a drought and more food grows because of the extra water.

2/3 of all HIV infections in the world are found where?

• Sub-Saharan Africa
• Russia
• South Africa
• Kenya

How does gender affect education in Kenya?

• Kenya is educating orphans due to the AIDS epidemic. 
• Boys in Kenya are smarter.
• Girls have greater responsibilities at home and few role models to encourage them to stay in school.
• Tradition says that girls should get more education than boys, so they stay in school for many more years.

How do unstable governments impact education in Africa?

• Teachers won't work in countries with unstable governments

• Unstable governments are unable to invest in human capital because they may be fighting wars or wasting their money

• Unstable governments want to keep their literacy rates low

• Tradition says that children should not go to school, but should work at home.

Which would MOST significantly help combat the spread of AIDS in countries in Africa?

• Stricter laws prosecuting people who knowingly spread HIV.

• Improved education that would lead to better job opportunities.

• Clean air and water regulations that promote a healthier environment.

• Stable governments that can spend more money on infrastructure and healthcare.

Reasons for famine in Africa include

• drought, unstable governments, conflicts/civil wars
• global warming, rising sea levels, unstable governments
• no one wants to farm anymore
• lack of water, soil erosion, no tools 

If a country has experienced government instability they most likely...

• will experience wealth and prosperity as a result.

• will have a low unemployment rate and great political stability.

• will suffer from a lack of educational opportunities, famine and disease.

• will be able to invest in their human capital.

Why have many African governments been unable to adequately address the rise of AIDS?

• The governments refuse to accept foregin aid.

• The governments have will not look for the cause of AIDS.

• Governmental leaders are unaware of the dangers of AIDS.

• Governmental instability causes many issues to be ignored.