Burkina Faso Case Study LDC Flashcards

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1
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What was Burkina Faso’s HDI?

A

0.39

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2
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What is Burkina Faso’s HDI rank?

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183/188

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3
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What proportion of children die before their fifth birthday?

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1 in 5

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Approximately what percentage of the population has access to clean water?

A

Just over 50%

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Less than what percentage of people have access to sanitation?

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15%

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6
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What is the life expectancy in Burkina Faso?

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53

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7
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Name some characteristics of Burkina Faso

A

Small
Landlocked
Densely populated
It is in West Africa

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What is special about the aid received by Burkina Faso?

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It was one of the first countries to qualify for debt relief from the Heavily indebted poor countries initiative, it received US$ 700 million

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9
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What was Burkina Faso formerly called?

A

Upper Volta

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10
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When did Burkina Faso gain independence from France?

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1960

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When was Burkina Faso named ‘Burkina Faso’

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1984

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What’s happened politically since it’s independence?

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It has spent many years under military rule and has endured many military coups

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What has lead to rural->urban migration in Burkina Faso?

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Reducing rainfall levels and droughts

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What is a result of the rural->urban migration in Burkina Faso?

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Unplanned squatter settlements without services such as clean water and sanitation are growing

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