VOICED : La patata victima colateral del ebola

In Timbi, Madina, Guinea, potatoes are vital to the local economy. However, the Ebola outbreak has severely impacted this industry by closing borders and halting exports. The local potato variety, 'bella de Guinea,' has seen a drastic price drop. Farmers face uncertainty and delay harvests, while production costs remain high. The Ebola crisis is more economic than health-related here, with significant financial losses. Nearly 14,000 people have contracted Ebola, with 5,000 deaths. The World Bank has provided $31 million in aid to Guinea, potentially helping to revive the potato industry.

What is the primary reason for the decline in the potato industry in Timbi, Madina?

• Ebola outbreak

• Lack of rainfall

• Increased competition

• Poor soil quality

How has the price of the local potato variety, 'bella de Guinea', changed since the Ebola outbreak?

• Fluctuated between 15 and 50 cents per kilo

• Increased from 15 to 50 cents per kilo

• Decreased from 50 to 15 cents per kilo

• Remained stable at 50 cents per kilo

Why are some farmers delaying the harvest of their crops?

• Due to the ongoing Ebola epidemic

• Because of labor shortages

• To wait for better weather conditions

• To increase the size of their harvest

What is the main economic concern for farmers in the region affected by Ebola?

• Shortage of farming equipment

• Inability to repay loans

• Lack of access to water

• High cost of fertilizers

How much financial aid did the World Bank provide to Guinea to help with the Ebola crisis?

• 5 million dollars

• 50 million dollars

• 14 million dollars

• 31 million dollars