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POVERTY
Somalias famine brings issues of global poverty to the
forefront
Prachi Kamble, Staff Writer
The recent famine in Somalia brought the fate of eighty percent of
the worlds population to the spotlight. With catastrophic events
such as this famine, poverty resurfaces yet again in the global
consciousness. A consciousness that is mostly preoccupied with the
rapid advances of its more exciting urban economies. Questions are
then raised on the prevalent quality of poverty and the horrors of its
consequences.
The causes of poverty are manifold. War, disease, famine and
unemployment being the big players. What steps can then be taken
towards addressing the massive social issue of global poverty that
has afflicted humanity for centuries?
1. Employment generation
Carefully and extensively planned employment programs funded by
the government can spur growth in jobs. Industries requiring
substantial labour forces can also be given significantly larger aid
from the government. Focus should be placed on developing
companies that offer sustainable and long-term jobs to the
community. Companies should also budget sufficiently for employee
training and related community programs, so that employees and
prospective employees can keep their skills relevant and up-to-date.
8. Expand Medicaid