5 Challenges in Rio Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Social challenges
A
Healthcare, Education, Water supply & Energy
2
Q
Economic challenge
A
Unemployment
3
Q
Social: Healthcare
A
- In 2013, only 55% of the pop had access to a local clinic
- Services for pregnant women was very poor
4
Q
Social: Education
A
Compulsory till 14, many drop out and are involved in crime
5
Q
Social: Water supply
A
Around 12% of the pop don’t have access to running water
6
Q
Social: Energy
A
- Illegal electricity by tapping into mains supply
- Whole city suffer regular blackouts
7
Q
Economic challenges: Unemployment
A
- Brazil’s economy declined in 2015
- In favelas, unemployment = 20%
- 1% of pop earn 12% of country’s income
