To address the issue of poverty and underdevelopment in Africa, it is important to consider the root causes and take a holistic approach that takes into account the various factors at play. This includes addressing political corruption and instability, investing in infrastructure and technology, improving access to education and healthcare, and promoting economic diversification and sustainable development.
One way to address these issues is through international cooperation and partnerships. Developed countries and international organizations can provide aid and support to African countries to help them build the necessary infrastructure and address social and economic challenges. This can include providing funding for development projects, technical assistance, and training programs.
Another important approach is to promote local entrepreneurship and innovation. By supporting the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and promoting innovation and technology transfer, African countries can create jobs and stimulate economic growth. This can help to diversify their economies and reduce their dependence on extractive industries and agriculture.
Education is also a key factor in addressing poverty and underdevelopment in Africa. By investing in education and training programs, African countries can develop a skilled workforce that can compete in the global market and drive economic growth. This can include programs that focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as well as vocational training and entrepreneurship programs.
In addition, it is important to address the issue of political corruption and promote good governance. This can include measures such as promoting transparency and accountability, strengthening anti-corruption laws, and creating independent institutions to monitor and investigate government activities.
Ultimately, addressing poverty and underdevelopment in Africa requires a collective effort from governments, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector. By working together to address the root causes of poverty and promote sustainable development, we can help to create a brighter future for Africa and its people.
But to know why Africa is intended to be poorer by developed countries let's look from another perspective.
. As I mentioned earlier, the issue of Africa's development is complex and multifaceted. While developed countries have made efforts to support Africa's development in recent years, there are still many challenges that need to be addressed.
One of the main challenges is corruption, which has been a major barrier to economic growth and development in many African countries. Corruption undermines the rule of law, erodes public trust in government institutions, and diverts resources away from essential services such as healthcare and education. Addressing corruption requires a comprehensive approach that includes strengthening institutions, promoting transparency, and empowering civil society.
Another challenge is conflict and political instability, which have been major impediments to economic growth and development in many African countries. Conflict disrupts economic activity, displaces populations, and leads to a loss of life and property. Addressing conflict and political instability requires a multifaceted approach that includes promoting peace and reconciliation, supporting democratic institutions, and addressing the root causes of conflict such as poverty and inequality.
Poor infrastructure is another major challenge that needs to be addressed. Many African countries lack basic infrastructure such as roads, electricity, and water supply, which hinders economic growth and development. Addressing infrastructure deficits requires significant investment in transportation, energy, and water infrastructure, as well as policies that promote private sector investment in infrastructure.
Access to education and healthcare is also a significant challenge in many African countries. Many African children lack access to quality education, which limits their future opportunities and perpetuates poverty. Similarly, many African countries struggle to provide basic healthcare services to their populations, which leads to high mortality rates and limits economic growth. Addressing these challenges requires significant investment in education and healthcare systems, as well as policies that promote access to these essential services.
In conclusion, while developed countries have made efforts to support Africa's development in recent years, there are still many challenges that need to be addressed. Addressing corruption, conflict, and political instability, promoting infrastructure development, and improving access to education and healthcare are key priorities for promoting sustainable economic growth and development in Africa.
At the end of the month, we give out prizes in 3 categories: Best Content, Top Engagers and
Most Engaged Content.
Best Content
Top Engagers
Most Engaged Content
Best Content
We give out cash prizes to 7 people with the best insights in the past month. The 7 winners are picked
by an in-house selection process.
The winners are NOT picked from the leaderboards/rankings, we choose winners based on the quality, originality
and insightfulness of their content.
Top Engagers
For the Top Engagers Track, we award the top 3 people who engage the most with other user's content via
comments.
The winners are picked using the "Top Monthly Engagers" tab on the rankings page.
Most Engaged Content
The Most Engaged Content recognizes users whose content received the most engagement during the month.
We pick the top 3.
The winners are picked using the "Top Monthly Contributors" tab on the rankings page.
Here are a few other things to know for the Best Content track
1
Quality over Quantity — You stand a higher chance of winning by publishing a few really good insights across the entire month,
rather than a lot of low-quality, spammy posts.
2
Share original, authentic, and engaging content that clearly reflects your voice, thoughts, and opinions.
3
Avoid using AI to generate content—use it instead to correct grammar, improve flow, enhance structure, and boost clarity.
4
Explore audio content—high-quality audio insights can significantly boost your chances of standing out.
5
Use eye-catching cover images—if your content doesn't attract attention, it's less likely to be read or engaged with.
6
Share your content in your social circles to build engagement around it.
Contributor Rankings
The Rankings/Leaderboard shows the Top 20 contributors and engagers on TwoCents a monthly and all-time basis
— as well as the most active colleges (users attending/that attended those colleges)
The all-time contributors ranking is based on the Contributor Score, which is a measure of all the engagement and exposure a contributor's content receives.
The monthly contributors ranking tracks performance of a user's insights for the current month. The monthly and all-time scores are calcuated DIFFERENTLY.
This page also shows the top engagers on an all-time & monthly basis.
All-time Contributors
All-time Engagers
Top Monthly Contributors
Top Monthly Engagers
Most Active Colleges
Contributor Score
The all-time ranking is based on users' Contributor Score, which is a measure of all
the engagement and exposure a contributor's content receives.
Here is a list of metrics that are used to calcuate your contributor score, arranged from
the metric with the highest weighting, to the one with the lowest weighting.
1
Subscriptions received
2
Tips received
3
Comments (excluding replies)
4
Upvotes
5
Views
6
Number of insights published
Engagement Score
The All-time Engagers ranking is based on a user's Engagement Score — a measure of how much a
user engages with other users' content via comments and upvotes.
Here is a list of metrics that are used to calcuate the Engagement Score, arranged from
the metric with the highest weighting, to the one with the lowest weighting.
1
A user's comments (excluding replies & said user's comments on their own content)
2
A user's upvotes
Monthly Score
The Top Monthly Contributors ranking is a monthly metric indicating how users respond to your posts, not just how many you publish.
We look at three main things:
1
How strong your best post is —
Your highest-scoring post this month carries the most weight. One great post can take you far.
2
How consistent the engagement you receive is —
We also look at the average score of all your posts. If your work keeps getting good reactions, you get a boost.
3
How consistent the engagement you receive is —
Posting more helps — but only a little.
Extra posts give a small bonus that grows slowly, so quality always matters more than quantity.
In simple terms:
A great post beats many ignored posts
Consistently engaging posts beat one lucky hit
Spamming low-engagement posts won't help
Tips, comments, and upvotes from others matter most
This ranking is designed to reward
Thoughtful, high-quality posts
Real engagement from the community
Consistency over time — without punishing you for posting again
The Top Monthly Contributors leaderboard reflects what truly resonates, not just who posts the most.
Top Monthly Engagers
The Top Monthly Engagers ranking tracks the most active engagers on a monthly basis
Here is what we look at
1
A user's monthly comments (excluding replies & said user's comments on their own content)
2
A user's monthly upvotes
Most Active Colleges
The Most Active Colleges ranking is a list of the most active contributors on TwoCents, grouped by the
colleges/universities they attend(ed)
Here is what we look at
1
All insights posted by contributors that attended a particular school (at both undergraduate or postgraduate levels)
2
All comments posted by contributors that attended a particular school (at both undergraduate or postgraduate levels) —
excluding replies
Below is a list of badges on TwoCents and their designations.
Comments