[originaltext] Illiteracy in Africa

Illiteracy in Africa
    Illiteracy in Africa is at extremely high levels. Achieving higher rates of literacy is a vital part of the effort to eradicate African poverty. / But the relationship between the two is complex, / because the effects of poverty are a major obstacle to literacy. / Given the widespread poverty, few parents can afford to send their children to school. / Raising literacy rates depends on governments’ making schools / and programs for adult education available.