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Recent social developments in Africa

The chapter reviews recent social development trends in Africa by addressing three questions.

WHY IS THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN EXTREME POVERTY NOT DECLINING FAST ENOUGH IN AFRICA?

ARE WOMEN BENEFITING FROM AFRICA’S GROWTH?

IS WELFARE HIGHER IN URBAN THAN RURAL AREAS?

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From: Economic Report on Africa 2017

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