 Poverty is the shortage of common things such as food, clothing, shelter and safe drinking water, all of which determine the quality of life. Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa2

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 Economics  Governance  Demographics and social factors  Health care  Environmental factors Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa5

 Poverty rates increase in recessions and decline in booms.  Average income and poverty rate are directly related.  Shocks to food prices result in food riot. Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa6

 Lack of democracy  Poor management of resource revenues  High level of corruption  Weak rule of law  Lack of infrastructure Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa7

 Overpopulation  Crime  War  Discrimination Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa8

 Poor access to affordable health care  Malnutrition  Diseases such as malaria and HIV/Aids overwhelmingly afflict poor African nations. Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa9

 Erosion  Desertification and overgrazing  Geographic factors such as access to fertile land, fresh water, minerals, energy, and other natural resources. Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa10

 People living in poverty experience mental and physical health problems that worsen their situation.  Those living in poverty suffer lower life expectancy as millions of people die every year as a result of poverty. Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa11

 Poverty can be eradicated from sub- Saharan Africa by promoting economic growth, receiving development aid from developed countries, debt relief, women empowerment, good governance and access to health care. Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa12

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 Using your textbook pages you will debate this question,  “The people of sub-Saharan Africa shouldn’t expect us to help them with their problems. They should be able to look after themselves and not depend on charity. This is a common opinion about giving assistance to other countries.”  Side A has to prove why they agree with this statement.  Side B has to prove why they disagree with this statement.  Give 5 facts or examples from the Case Study to support your opinions. Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa14

 25 minutes to prepare answers.  Will have 2 presenters from each side come to the front of the class and present their main ideas.  Each side has to prepare three questions for the opposing team.  Presenters will have to answer the questions with their group members and provide a response. Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa15

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 Debate Rules  No put downs. You must raise your hand if it's not your time to speak. Teams lose 1 point for each interruption. Teams lose 1 point for whispering while another speaker is talking. Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa17

 You need to gather evidence to support your group’s position.  Using this evidence as an aid, the team prepares a set of persuasive arguments designed to sway the judges to your side.  Use the best of what you have found to deliver your point.  Think through possible arguments your opponents will make.  Success in a debate is the to show that the opposing team’s reasoning is weaker that yours. Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa18