According to a 2016 report from the World Bank, eighteen of the worlds's nineteen poorest countries, as measured by per capita GDP, are located in sub-Saharan Africa. what are the primary causes of the chronic poverty found throughout much of contemporary Africa? In answering this question, feel free to consider both internal factors( such as environment causes and political conflicts within African Society) as well as external factors, including the legacy of the Atlantic slave trade and European Colonialism, the impact of the impact the Cold War, and the role of international Financial institutions.

Finally, what role, if any, do you think the international community should play in improving the lives of Africans? As global citizens and consumers, do individuals living in the United States bear any responsibility for the poverty and economic exploitation that continue to impede progress on the African continent? why or Why not?