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Angola is a country with a high poverty index. It struggles with the economic and social consequences of a 27 year-long civil war finally brought to an end in 2002. The main problem faced by this country is the aftermath of this conflict. Political situation is gradually approaching stability. Social situation, in turn, is aggravated by bad health of the population and a threat of epidemics. One of the consequences of the civil war is the internal displacement, which in Angola is estimated to be of 1.8 million people. Angola has a potential that can allow for rapid development (it has valuable natural resources), but a long-lasting stability, peace, and an anticorruption campaign are necessary. Polish development assistance initiatives carried out in Angola include:
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In 2008, 1 million PLN was allocated for the development assistance provided to Angola. |
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Angola
Capital city Luanda
Population 12.3 million (Ovimbundu 37%, Kimbundo 27%, Bakongo 13%, descendants of Europeans and native Africans 2%, Europeans 1%, other 22%) Languages Portuguese (official language), Bantu and other African languages Religions Indigenous beliefs 47%, Catholics 38%, Protestants 15% (1998) GDP rate of growth 12.3% (2008) GDP USD 84.95 billion (2008) GDP per capita USD 9000 (2008) Unemployment rate More than a half the population is unemployed Percent of population living below poverty line 40,5% (2006) Inflation rate 12,5% (2008) Human Development Index (HDI) 0.564 (2007) |