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2011 | 12 - Problemy bogactwa i biedy we współczesnej Afryce | 35-66

Article title

Bogactwo i bieda w Afryce - aspekty ekonomiczne, efekty społeczne i kulturowe

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EN
Wealth and poverty in Africa - economic indicators, social and cultural effects

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PL

Abstracts

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Wealth and poverty in Africa are phenomena perceived in the modern world as the most drastic symptoms of social polarisation. These phenomena are defined by indicators. The following indicators have been used in this article: development index - HDI, poverty index - HPI and also gender index - GDI. However, behind the numbers there is a reality that is far more complicated. Hence, in order to see an objective picture of a society we mustn't forget that all indicators show only an average. The reality is quality of life: actual earnings, place of stay, chances for a professional and social promotion, and barriers in the access to education, welfare, and health care. The article focuses on facts that render it impossible to end poverty permanently.

Keywords

EN
Africa   HDI   HPI   GDI  

Contributors

  • Instytut Kultur Śródziemnomorskich i Orientalnych Polskiej Akademii Nauk

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