During the past several decades, foreign aid to sub-Saharan Africa
A) has been smaller than the aid to other regions, but the reduction in the extreme poverty rate has been larger in Africa than in other areas of the world.
B) has been larger than the aid to other regions, but the reduction in the extreme poverty rate has been smaller in Africa than in other areas of the world.
C) has declined and as a result the poverty rate in sub-Saharan Africa has risen sharply.
D) has risen and, as a result, the poverty rate in sub-Saharan Africa has declined substantially.

Question

During the past several decades, foreign aid to sub-Saharan Africa
A) has been smaller than the aid to other regions, but the reduction in  the extreme poverty rate has been larger in Africa than in other areas of the world.
B) has been larger than the aid to other regions, but the reduction in  the extreme poverty rate has been smaller in Africa than in other areas of the world.
C) has declined and as a result the poverty rate in sub-Saharan Africa has risen sharply.
D) has risen and, as a result, the poverty rate in sub-Saharan Africa has declined substantially.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sub-Saharan Africa has received significant foreign aid, but the reduction in extreme poverty has been less pronounced compared to other regions, due to various factors including governance issues and economic challenges.

During the Past Several Decades, Foreign Aid to Sub-Saharan Africa