Of the 48 least (lowest) developed countries in the world, 33 are located in sub-Saharan Africa. At the same time, this region stands out with the highest birth rates in the world. By the year 2050, the number of people in
the region may double, and by the end of the century, it may even quadruple.
Population Reference Bureau, March 2012
10. Which action would BEST address this trend?
a. Increased educational opportunities for women
b. Shipments of agricultural equipment
c. Reinforcement of social traditions
d. Increased vaccinations of children