MAURITIUS IS TOP CHILD-FRIENDLY AFRICAN STATE
Nov 23rd, 2008 by admin
Mauritius is the best country to grow up as a child in Africa, according to a new index. The ranking was produced by the Africa Child Policy Forum, an independent advocacy agency. About 40 indicators, including access to education and basic health care, were used to assess whether a country is child-friendly. The ranking showed that some poor countries scored well compared to richer ones. Among the top countries were Namibia and Malawi with the bottom being Sao Tome and Principe, Gambia, Central African Republic, Eritrea and Guinea Bissau. Kenya came top in protecting children from harm and exploitation.