Background: While Africa is abundant in natural resources, several African countries are among the poorest countries in the world. The Netflix series depicts the corruption of some African leaders and the legacy of apartheid in South Africa.
Question (Let’s Use Data): Find the most recent GDP per capita for five Sub-Saharan African countries. Compare the data to those of some developed countries (e.g., United States, Sweden, United Kingdom, Canada). Discuss if institutions play a role in encouraging economic growth. To answer this question, you may use the GDP per capita values (current U.S. dollars) from the World Bank website: https://data.worldbank.org/.
Background: William lives in Kasungu, Malawi. Malawi is a landlocked country situated in Southeastern Africa. Malawi is considered one of the world’s poorest countries
Question: Find the under-five mortality rate in Malawi, Seychelles, Tunisia, and Egypt on the UNICEF website (https://data.unicef.org/country/). What is the difference in GDP per capita in these countries? List three reasons for such disparities between Malawi and the other three countries.
