U.S. Aid to Africa: The General Condition
Because of the under-developed and poor conditions of Sub-Saharan Africa, the American government has tripled its financial assistance over the past four years. But, this has not seemed to improve the situation. Despite an increase in American aid, the funds given were not able to meet the existing financial needs of the African nations.A general survey of the facts and figures of the U.S economic aid to Africa found that the amount of foreign aid distributed into Africa has increased by approximately 56% in terms of dollars, or 67% in terms of nominal dollars. Most of these increases include food aid given for various emergencies, rather than assistance required to reduce poverty in Africa.
- Around 2004-2005, the release of funds from the United States helped Africa immensely to deal with the prevention and treatment of malaria, which had been claiming lives at an alarming rate in the continent.
- America disbursed $16 million to the three African nations of Uganda, Togo, and Congo for various projects and for the eradication of the practice of child labor, which is prevalent in these countries in the worst possible form. It is assumed that this money will be utilized by these African governments to offer basic education and vocational training to the children. These services will thus aid in improving their overall situation.
