Burkina Faso Case Study LDC Flashcards
What was Burkina Faso’s HDI?
0.39
What is Burkina Faso’s HDI rank?
183/188
What proportion of children die before their fifth birthday?
1 in 5
Approximately what percentage of the population has access to clean water?
Just over 50%
Less than what percentage of people have access to sanitation?
15%
What is the life expectancy in Burkina Faso?
53
Name some characteristics of Burkina Faso
Small
Landlocked
Densely populated
It is in West Africa
What is special about the aid received by Burkina Faso?
It was one of the first countries to qualify for debt relief from the Heavily indebted poor countries initiative, it received US$ 700 million
What was Burkina Faso formerly called?
Upper Volta
When did Burkina Faso gain independence from France?
1960
When was Burkina Faso named ‘Burkina Faso’
1984
What’s happened politically since it’s independence?
It has spent many years under military rule and has endured many military coups
What has lead to rural->urban migration in Burkina Faso?
Reducing rainfall levels and droughts
What is a result of the rural->urban migration in Burkina Faso?
Unplanned squatter settlements without services such as clean water and sanitation are growing