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African Economies

African Economies . Case studies of South Africa . South Africa’s Resources . Diamonds Coal Fish Copper Gold. Turn to page _____ in your textbook. Create your own resource map of South Africa. . Labor Force. Agriculture – 9 Industry – 26 Service- 65.

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African Economies

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  1. African Economies Case studies of South Africa

  2. South Africa’s Resources • Diamonds • Coal • Fish • Copper • Gold Turn to page _____ in your textbook. Create your own resource map of South Africa.

  3. Labor Force • Agriculture – 9 • Industry – 26 • Service- 65

  4. Entrepreneurship/Specialization • Citizens own most businesses • BEE encourages black involvement in business • Angel Network to connect business ideas with investors

  5. Stats

  6. Human Capital • Committed to education • Started training and education programs • Colleges offer business courses • Business owners help prepare those who are interested in starting their own • BEE

  7. Capital Goods • Improved electrical output • Expanded rail system • Expanded ports

  8. What events/factors in history have influenced their economic development?? • Gender equality issues • Recovering from international sanctions placed during the Apartheid • Unequal opportunities for people of color due to lasting effects from the Apartheid • AIDs/HIV is currently causing a strain on their economy.

  9. How can they improve their economic growth? Write how the nation of South Africa can improve their economy. You should answer with what you have learned in mind. These answer is coming from your BRAIN.

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