What are the 15 Worst Countries for Women to men parity index, as ratio of literacy rates, 15-24 years old in 2000

Goal 2: By 2015 Boys+Girls will be able to complete a full course of Primary Education 

Question: From your knowledge, apply what you think are the main reasons to why these countries are in the 15 top worst list depending on where they are located on the heat map?

How has Women to men parity index, as ratio of literacy rates, 15-24 years old changed in these fifteen countries since 2000?

Goal 2: By 2015 Boys+Girls will be able to complete a full course of Primary Education 

Questions: 1. Of the 15 countries, 80% are found in Africa. What patterns in African societies lead women to be illiterate. 2. Why did the literacy rate improve in all 15 countries during the two time periods observed (2000 and 2008-2011)?