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CAUTION: The following links and
accompanying text have been culled from the web to illuminate the situation
in Guyana in the early years of the 21st Century. Some of these links
may lead to websites that present allegations that are unsubstantiated,
misleading or even false. No attempt has been made to validate
their authenticity or to verify their content. HOW TO USE THIS WEBPAGE Students If you are looking
for material to use in a term-paper, you are advised to scan the postings on
this page and others to see which aspects of poverty are of particular
interest to you. You might be
interested in exploring the relationship between distribution of labor and
per-capita GDP, for example. Perhaps
your paper could focus on life expectancy or infant mortality. Other factors of interest might be
unemployment, literacy, access to basic services, etc. On the other hand, you might choose to
include some of the possible outgrowths of poverty such as Human Trafficking,
Street Children,
or even Prostitution. There is a lot to the subject of
Poverty. Scan other countries as well
as this one. Draw comparisons between
activity in adjacent countries and/or regions. Meanwhile, check out some of the Term-Paper resources
that are available on-line. Teachers Check out some of
the Resources
for Teachers attached to this website. *** Extreme Weather *** In
Guyana, the tropical climate is characterized by high temperatures, humidity,
and abundant rainfall. While the country is not directly affected by
hurricanes and tornadoes, it faces other weather extremes: Floods:
Guyana is most at risk of flooding, especially due to its low-lying
coastline. Some areas are as much as 2 meters (6.6 feet) below sea level,
making flooding an imminent threat1. The frequency of extreme rain events has
increased, leading to significant floods in various regions. Droughts:
Despite the heavy rainfall, Guyana also experiences prolonged dry spells.
These drought episodes can impact food security, health, homes, farms, and
livestock34. The current prolonged dry season is a stark reminder of the
effects of climate change on small, vulnerable countries like Guyana. Overall,
Guyana faces a delicate balance between excessive rainfall and extended dry
periods, both of which have significant implications for its population and
environment. – Microsoft
BING Copilot *** ARCHIVES *** The World Factbook - Guyana U.S. Central Intelligence Agency CIA www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/gy.html [accessed 29
December 2020] World Factbook
website has moved to ---> www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/guyana/ [accessed 5 January 2021] The
Guyanese economy exhibited moderate economic growth in recent years and is
based largely on agriculture and extractive industries. The economy is
heavily dependent upon the export of six commodities - sugar, gold, bauxite,
shrimp, timber, and rice - which represent nearly 60% of the country's GDP
and are highly susceptible to adverse weather conditions and fluctuations in
commodity prices. In
January 2018, estimated 3.2 billion barrels of oil were found offshore and
Guyana is scheduled to become a petroleum producer by March 2020. GDP -
per capita (PPP): $8,100 (2017
est.) GDP – composition
by sector of origin agriculture: 15.4% (2017 est.) industry: 15.3% (2017 est.) services: 69.3% (2017 est.) Unemployment
rate: 11.1% (2013
est.) Population
below poverty line: 35% (2006
est.) Maternal
mortality rate: 667
deaths/100,000 live births (2017 est.) Infant mortality
rate: total: 27.6
deaths/1,000 live births Life
expectancy at birth: total population: 69.5 years Drinking
water source: improved: total: 96.7% of
population Physicians
density: 0.8 physicians/1,000 population (2018) Sanitation
facility access: improved: total: 96% of population Electricity
access: electrification - total population: 84.2% (2016) The
Borgen Project - Guyana borgenproject.org/category/guyana/ [accessed 5 February 2021] The Borgen Project works with U.S. leaders to utilize the
United States’ platform behind efforts toward improving living conditions for
the world’s poor. It is an innovative,
national campaign that is working to make poverty a focus of U.S. foreign
policy. It believes that leaders of
the most powerful nation on earth should be doing more to address global
poverty. From ending segregation to providing women with the right to vote,
nearly every wrong ever righted in history was achieved through advocacy. The
Borgen Project addresses the big picture, operating
at the political level advancing policies and programs that improve living
conditions for those living on less than $1 per day. ~
The Inherited Burden: Combating Homelessness In Guyana borgenproject.org/combating-homelessness-in-guyana/ ~
5 Facts About Poverty In Guyana borgenproject.org/poverty-in-guyana-2/ ~
Projects That Have Boosted Development In Guyana borgenproject.org/development-in-guyana/ ~
5 Facts About Hunger In Guyana borgenproject.org/5-facts-about-hunger-in-guyana/ ~
Healthcare In Guyana borgenproject.org/healthcare-in-guyana/ ~
Oil Find And Economic Growth In Guyana borgenproject.org/economic-growth-in-guyana/ ~
10 Facts About Sanitation In Guyana borgenproject.org/10-facts-about-sanitation-in-guyana/ ~
Top 10 Facts About Living Conditions In Guyana borgenproject.org/top-10-facts-about-living-conditions-in-guyana/ ~
10 facts about life expectancy in guyana borgenproject.org/10-facts-about-life-expectancy-in-guyana/ Looking back a few years … Advameg, Inc., Encyclopedia of the Nations www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Americas/Guyana-ECONOMY.html [accessed 5 February 2021] Real
GDP growth of 6.2% registered in 1997 marked the seventh consecutive year of strong
recovery, with all of the key sectors demonstrating significant increases in
production. Growth was particularly strong in the major export industries,
including rice and sugar. Inflation had fallen to 4.2%. All
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