Each African government has chosen a system specific to its culture, with varying degrees of success, but all recognize the necessity of protecting at a minimum the most vulnerable populations. 
Kila serikali ya nchi za Afrika imechagua mfumo mahususi unaoendana na utamaduni wake, wenye viwango tafauti vya mafanikio, lakini zikitambua umuhimu wa kulinda angalau kwa kiwango cha chini, idadi kubwa ya watu wanaokabiliwa na vitisho mbalimbali.