Political and Economic Changes and Development Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Economic liberalization
A
-Investment in anti-poverty and educational programs.
-Low oil prices: economy to other directions
- Young workers: innovations, more work
2
Q
Oil production
A
Africa’s largest oil productor:
$50mil yearly:
- Environment degredation
- Revenue maintains politics rather than economy
- Dis-management/corruption
3
Q
Important demographics
A
- Young Population: 20-30’s
- Low literacy: 63%
- Life Expectancy: 53.63 years
4
Q
stand in world’s oil production:
A
Top 10 global oil exporters.
China/Nigeria trade partners:
-politcial stability