Ethiopia (Dynamic Development) Flashcards
What stage is Ethiopia in the Rostow model?
Stage 2 (pre-conditions to take off)
What is unfortunate about Ethiopia’s location?
It’s landlocked
What is Ethiopia’s life expectancy?
63 which is well below that
of the world average of 72
Why is Ethiopia struggling to get to stage three on Rostow’s model?
It’s reliance on exporting primary products and lack of industry
What percentage of the population are engaged in agriculture?
80%
What percentage of
exports are primary products?
89%
Name an environmental factor affecting Ethiopia’s development?
- Ethiopia experiences unreliable and unpredictable rainfall, affecting farming and water supply (the monsoon seasons sometimes fails)
Name a social factor affecting Ethiopia’s development?
Some people are unwilling to access contraception, despite increased availability, due to traditional beliefs. This has continued to drive high birth rates.
Why is Ethiopia’s high population an issue?
More people need more resources and food
What is Ethiopia’s population?
94 million (high)
Name a MDG that has been met:
(child mortality): Infant mortality rates have more than halved since 1990
Name a MDG that hasn’t been met:
(poverty and hunger): nearly 30% still live in poverty
Name a positive of TNCs in Ethiopia:
- The investment has created employment opportunities and raised incomes
Name a negative of TNCs
- Environmental damage may have been caused
- TNCs can exploit worker and pay them much less than in an EDC for the same job
What are Ethiopia’s three main imports?
- petrol
- trucks
- wheat (they export food grown
there but they still import wheat to feed their own people!)