![]() ![]() ![]() For decades, countries such as Liberia, Sierra Leone, Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea- Bissau were crippled by conflicts and civil strife in which violence and incessant killings were prevalent. The advent of intra-state conflicts or ‘new wars’ in West Africa has brought many of its economies to the brink of collapse, creating humanitarian casualties and concerns. Finally, there must be long term plans (which transcend regimes) to address poverty. The importance of strong institutions and reasonably fair distribution of resources are also emphasized. I suggest that inclusive, responsive and accountable governments are a necessity for combating corruption. It is proposed here that any step toward addressing poverty on the continent should begin with drastic reduction in corruption which, according to Transparency International, costs the continent $150 billion annually. With the causes identified, finding feasible solutions to poverty remains a great challenge for African leaders and countries. Many factors including corruption, poor governance and leadership, weak Institutions, intractable wars and conflicts, unfavorable trade policies (World Bank and IMF policies), among others are discussed as causes of poverty on the continent. This paper examines and reviews some potential causes of poverty in Africa. ![]() The incidence of poverty in Africa is multifaceted and cannot be traced to a single cause. Despite its claim to large reserves of resources, Africa remains the poorest continent in the world. ![]()
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