Our World

2/21/06 Notes

Started With Trivia
Q What are the 4 supranational organizations of Sub-Saharan Africa?
A Southern African Development Community (SADC)
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Economic Community of Central African States (CEEAC)
Organization of African Unity (OAU)
Notes
South Africa Independence Battles
Southern Rhodesia- Zimbabwe
Portuguese Colony Angola/Mozambique
Township-Segregated Neighborhood for Non whites
Blacks/Colored opposed in 1960’s, pressure to change, 1st free election in 1994
Tribalism-Loyalty to Ethnic Group rather than state
Refugees-People who flea country to leave persecution
Integrity Displaced Persons-People who flea conflict but stay in country of origin
1994 genocide between Hutus and Tutsis 1 million refugees and half million dead
Poorest countries in World-low economic base reduce government spending cut food distribution and encourage private sector
Economic and Nationalism often corrupt
Kleptocracy-Corruption so intuitional they siphon off wealth
Low connectivity to phone/TV, cell phone providers attempting to provide mobile phones
Poverty/Political Instability, discourages investing
World Bank reduces debt burdens, which can be used for basic services
South Africa well developed/balanced industry
Oil/Mineral producers and reserves located their.
Economy Community of Western Africa States, Nigeria has largest Oil Reserve
Poorest states located in Sahel, Horn, and SE Africa
Life Expectancy is lowest and is at 51 and dropping because of aids, cause-poverty
Scarcity of Doctors and Persisting Diseases
Women Account 75% labor force and produce 50% food
Women have political/economical power
Watched another Movie about Darfur

Hung up Water Day Posters

Test on Thursday make a note card and Finish worksheet

Final on Friday use all note cards for entire quarter
Links
http://www.sadc.int/
http://www.eia.doe.gov/cabs/ecowas.html
http://www.dfa.gov.za/foreign/Multilateral/africa/eccas.htm
http://www.itcilo.it/english/actrav/telearn/global/ilo/law/oau.htm

posted by Anonymous @ 3/22/2006 07:02:00 AM