Ethiopia: A Developing Country

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Which of the following is a characteristic of Ethiopia's economy, as indicated by its Rostow's Model stage?

  • Dominance of manufacturing industries
  • Heavy reliance on farming and primary occupations (correct)
  • Advanced technological infrastructure
  • Significant investment in healthcare and education

According to the information, Ethiopia's exports are less than its imports.

False (B)

What percentage of jobs in Ethiopia are in agriculture, reflecting its economic stage?

80%

A significant challenge in Ethiopia's physical environment that impacts farming is its ______ regions, steep rocks, and sticky clay.

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Match the following factors with their impact on development in Ethiopia:

<p>Civil War ('79-'87) = Led to millions of deaths and decline in agriculture industry Increased Training and Education = Qualified people with higher paying jobs, increased income and GDP Lack of Infrastructure Funding = Damage to hospitals and school buildings Access to Cheap Fertilizers and Machinery = New training</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which political factor negatively impacted development in Ethiopia?

<p>Civil war leading to deaths and migration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the given information, Ethiopia has fully achieved the Millennium Development Goal of Poverty and Social Exclusion.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What social improvements have been undertaken since 2012 that have boosted Ethiopia's economy?

<p>increased training and education</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ethiopia's climate in the west, characterized by mild temperature and wet conditions, is beneficial for growing ______ and cotton.

<p>coffee</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a significant technological challenge hindering development in Ethiopia?

<p>Lack of funds for infrastructure leading to damaged facilities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Ethiopia

A country in Eastern Africa and classified as a Less Developed Country (LIDC).

Rostow's Model: Stage 1

Rostow's model stage where the economy is weak and mainly relies on farming with 80% of jobs in agriculture.

Rostow's Model: Stage 2

Rostow's model stage characterized by growth in economy and technology, efficient primary jobs and improvements in education and healthcare.

Physical Factors influencing development

Factors such as climate and soil affect development via agriculture and exports.

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Political Factors influencing development

Factors such as new governments allowing trade and political instability caused by civil war can influence development.

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Social Factors influencing development

Factors such as education, training, healthcare, and famine affect development.

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Technological Factors influencing development

Factors such as access to cheap machinery and infrastructure influence development.

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Millennium Development Goals: Poverty + Social Exclusion

The goal focused on reducing poverty and social exclusion with only some progress made.

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Millennium Development Goals: Universal Primary Education

The goal focused on achieving universal primary education, mostly met with 96% of children in primary school.

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Millennium Development Goals: Gender Equality

The goal focused on achieving gender equality in primary schools, on track with 93% of girls in primary schools.

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Study Notes

  • Dynamic Development is exemplified by Ethiopia, a Less Industrialized Developing Country (LIDC) in Eastern Africa

Ethiopia Stats

  • Birth rate is 33%
  • GDP per capita is $505
  • 28% of the population suffers from malnutrition.
  • Exports amount to $36 billion, while imports are $11 billion.
  • Key exports include coffee, vegetables, and flowers.
  • The country borrows $8 billion every year.

Rostow's Model

  • Ethiopia is currently in Stage 1/2 of development
  • Stage 1: Economy is weak and reliant on farming, with 80% of jobs in agriculture (primary occupations)
  • Stage 2: Sees growth in economy and technology, development of efficient primary jobs, introduction of Transnational Corporations (TNCs), infrastructure improvement, and government spending on schools and healthcare.

Factors Influencing Development

Physical Factors

  • Mild temperature and wet climate in the west provide rich soil suitable for coffee and cotton cultivation, increasing exports
  • Mountainous regions, steep rocks, and sticky clay make using farming machinery difficult, resulting in fewer crops and exports.

Political Factors

  • A new government has allowed trade and provided cheap farming tools
  • Civil war (1979-1987) led to millions of deaths, a decline in the agriculture industry as land was taken, and people were forced to migrate

Social Factors

  • Since 2012, locals have received more training and education, leading to qualified people with higher paying jobs, increased income, and GDP
  • Famine killed millions including key workers, resulting in less access to doctors, teachers, healthcare, and education services

Technological Factors

  • Access to cheap fertilizers and machinery along with new training
  • Lack of money for infrastructure to protect against climate change and farmland, furthermore hospital/school buildings are damaged

Millennium Development Goals (MDG's)

  • Poverty and social exclusion: NOT MET
  • 40% of children are malnourished
  • 28% of people are food insecure

Universal Primary Education

  • MOSTLY MET
  • 96% of children are in primary school
  • 56% literacy rate

Gender Equality

  • ON TRACK
  • 93% of girls are in primary schools
  • 22% women representation in government
  • Women are less likely to be employed

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