The country is agrarian and the economy depends on subsistence agriculture. In recent years, crops have been poor because of drought. Approximately 85 percent of the population lives in rural areas. The settled rural population is scattered, making delivery of health and social services difficult. Family life Family structure typically includes the extended family.
Family ties are strong.
In times of crisis, the family will take full responsibility for the family member's problem, whether it is financial, health or social. Disputes are settled by elders of the community. The society respects elders and accepts their admonitions or advice. Women are considered to be subordinate to their husbands and girls receive less education than boys. Knowledge and use of family planning is extremely limited.