Africa: What Causes Inequality in African Countries? New Book Traces a Vicious Cycle

Africa: What Causes Inequality in African Countries? New Book Traces a Vicious Cycle

Analysis - Inequality is a problem that exists in various forms in sub-Saharan Africa.

What causes inequality in African countries? New book traces a vicious cycle

Inequality is a problem that exists in various forms in sub-Saharan Africa. Inequality is created by, among other factors, where you are born and live. Alongside this, income, assets, and access to education and healthcare differ among and between populations. These inequalities reinforce each other. The result is persistent poverty, lack of social mobility across generations, increased exposure to climate change, and a lack of inclusive economi…

Climate change takes increasingly extreme toll on African countries

Devastating floods in South Sudan in recent months left thousands of herders without their most precious possessions: goats, cows and cattle. The animals are central to people’s lives and age-old customs including marriage and cultural traditions. All risk being swept away or scorched by the ravages of climate change.