Publisher's Synopsis
Africa has often been highlighted as the continent that suffers most from many social problems. Child mortality and maternal mortality are high in sub-Saharan Africa. Low incomes, weak health infrastructure, difficulties of access to health facilities, and high prevalence of endemic diseases are among the explanations. In addition, the continent is affected by many environmental problems, especially droughts but also biodiversity losses, among others. Apart from the fact that the region contains many countries which are economically disadvantaged, it has remained a region where net out-migration to the rest of the world is especially high. Among the 10 countries with more than 4 million inhabitants having the highest emigration rates of skilled workers to OECD countries, six are African countries.
