chapter 5

• Affluence


  The state of having a lot of money or owning many things
• Agenda


  A list or outline of things to be considered or done. It can also imply an underlying often ideological plan or program.
• Bribery


  The crime of giving someone money, presents, or something else of value to persuade them to do something illegal or dishonest for you. It's a form of corruption and is generally considered unethical.
• Corruption


  Dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people (such as government officials or police officers)
• Desertification


  The process by which vegetation in drylands i.e. arid and semi-arid lands, such as grasslands or shrublands, decreases and eventually disappears.
• Embezzlement


  Theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one's trust or belonging to one's employer.
• Functional, Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS)


  A national survey that gathers information on the basic and functional literacy rates, and the educational skills qualifications of the population.
• Millennium Development Goals (MDG)

  Eight goals with measurable targets and clear deadlines for improving the lives of the world's poorest people.
• Nepotism


  The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives, friends, or associates, especially by giving them jobs.
• NSA or National Statistics Authority


  An organization responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating statistical information in a country. It plays a crucial role in providing accurate and reliable data on various aspects such as population, economy, social
• Numeracy


  The knowledge, skills, behaviours and dispositions that students need in order to use mathematics in a wide range of situations.
• Patronage


  The support given to an organization by someone
• Smithsonian Magazine


  A monthly publication that dives into a wide array of subjects, including history, culture, innovation, and science. It features the latest stories, photos, and videos from the Smithsonian and its museums.
• The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  A call to action to end poverty and inequality, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy health, justice and prosperity.