Effects of the issue on the governments involved and the wider international community

Question 1

What is a major cause of corruption in African countries?

Answer 1

Poorly paid officials turning to bribery or embezzlement

Question 2

What happens when public funds are misused?

Answer 2

Missed development opportunities in healthcare and education

Question 3

Which country is rich in oil but struggles with corruption?

Answer 3

Nigeria

Question 4

What % of Nigerians live in poverty despite oil wealth?

Answer 4

60%

Question 5

What type of government is common in many African nations?

Answer 5

Dictatorships

Question 6

What is a key result of authoritarian rule?

Answer 6

Resource misallocation and social discontent

Question 7

Why does dictatorship hinder progress?

Answer 7

It blocks opposition and stifles innovation in governance

Question 8

What is the average number of school years in Africa?

Answer 8

Around five years

Question 9

What % of primary teachers are trained in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Answer 9

74%

Question 10

What % of secondary teachers are trained?

Answer 10

55%

Question 11

How many children are out of school globally (UN)?

Answer 11

263 million

Question 12

What do many students lack even if they attend school?

Answer 12

Basic proficiency in math and reading

Question 13

What do many African nations rely on for development?

Answer 13

Foreign aid and loans

Question 14

What is a consequence of loan conditions?

Answer 14

They hinder development and independence

Question 15

Why do officials in Africa often resort to corruption?

Answer 15

Low salaries and poor working conditions

Question 16

What is the impact of embezzlement on public services?

Answer 16

Resources are diverted away from vital sectors

Question 17

What causes social stagnation under dictatorships?

Answer 17

Lack of transparency and exclusion of opposition

Question 18

How does low literacy affect a country’s development?

Answer 18

It limits human capital and reduces economic growth

Question 19

What makes African education systems less effective?

Answer 19

Teacher shortages and poor training

Question 20

What is one condition often tied to foreign aid?

Answer 20

Export-focused agriculture

Question 21

How do rich nations’ subsidies hurt African economies?

Answer 21

They make African exports less competitive

Question 22

How does HIV/AIDS affect national development?

Answer 22

Shrinks the labour force and diverts government funds

Question 23

What sectors lose funding due to HIV spending?

Answer 23

Infrastructure and education

Question 24

How does underdevelopment affect job creation?

Answer 24

Lack of investment in infrastructure and education

Question 25

What basic services are often lacking due to poverty?

Answer 25

Healthcare, sanitation, and education

Question 26

What effect does forced migration have on neighbours?

Answer 26

It creates financial and social pressure

Question 27

Why do host countries need international support?

Answer 27

To manage refugee populations and provide aid

Question 28

Why do unstable governments struggle with terrorism?

Answer 28

They can’t control their territory effectively

Question 29

What does international intervention in terrorism often require?

Answer 29

Military and humanitarian aid

Question 30

How do diseases spread from underdeveloped countries?

Answer 30

Through global travel and weak containment systems

Question 31

What lesson did the Ebola outbreak teach the world?

Answer 31

Disease in one region can quickly become global

Question 32

Why do skilled workers leave developing countries?

Answer 32

For better salaries and working conditions

Question 33

What is the paradox of brain drain?

Answer 33

Poor countries invest in training but lose the talent

Question 34

How does exploitation of natural resources affect poor countries?

Answer 34

They lose wealth and gain little from exports

Question 35

What do conditional loans often force countries to do?

Answer 35

Make economic choices that benefit lenders, not citizens