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South Africa

South Africa. Understanding Social Networks and Development Processes. Demographics. Population: 42 million 30% under age 15 50% living below poverty Median age: 25 years Life expectancy: 44 years HIV/AIDS cases: 360,000 per year (CIA, 2004).

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South Africa

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  1. South Africa Understanding Social Networks and Development Processes

  2. Demographics • Population: 42 million • 30% under age 15 • 50% living below poverty • Median age: 25 years • Life expectancy: 44 years • HIV/AIDS cases: 360,000 per year (CIA, 2004) There are post-apartheid development challenges in South Africa. Oprah.com

  3. Politically weak areas are breeding grounds for terror.

  4. Social networks introduce innovation and change. First graduates of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa featured in the April 2012 issue of O: The Oprah Magazine.

  5. Creating global networks require sensitivity to intercultural communication. • Adopt a collectivist communication approach • Acknowledge and adhere to hierarchical communication patterns • Build relationships with opinion leaders Create a global network: Oprah.com

  6. South Africa Understanding Social Networks and Development Processes

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