The problem of poverty in African countries

The aim of this thesis is to draw attention to the issue of poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. The first part focuses on the definition of poverty and indicators for its measurement. It also outlines the causes which lead to poverty. The second part defines the main problems related to the existence of underdevelopment in African countries. It includes mainly a lack of access to basic needs, incorrect way of managing water resources and the problem of food waste. Last part concentrates on some of the tools which could lead to eradication of poverty. The attention is devoted to the Millennium Development Goals, humanitarian and international organizations and the concept of Fair trade. The bachelor's thesis draws upon Czech, mostly foreign books and Internet resources, particularly the annual reports, statistics and databases of international institutions