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Why Is Africa Poor?

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    Episode 3

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    Available since Tue, 8 Sep 2009.

    3/3. Is tapping into a continent's optimism the key to Africa's future?

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    1. Episode 2

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      Available since Tue, 8 Sep 2009.

      2/3. Africa is rich in natural resources and human potential. So why is it poor?

    2. Why is Africa Poor? - Part One

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      Available since Tue, 1 Sep 2009.

      1/3. Mark Doyle examines the reasons behind Africa's relative poverty.

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