Ethiopia

Question 1

How is Ethiopia’s economy?

Answer 1

Ethiopia is one of the fastest growing
economies in the
world with roughly 10% growth annually over
the last
decade.

Question 2

Social factors of the growing development in Ethiopia

Answer 2

High birth rates (fertility rate of 4.35 per female) leads to a rapidly growing population. +
This is an issue which is being rapidly tackled. 70% of women now use contraception

compared to almost none in 1990.

Question 3

Environmental factors of growing development in Ethiopia

Answer 3

Ethiopia experiences unreliable and unpredictable rainfall, affecting farming and water supply. The monsoon seasons sometimes fails.

With 70% of the population engaged or dependent on agriculture for income,any climatic problems have a devastating effect on the majority of the
population.

Question 4

What are Ethiopia’s main imports and exports?

Answer 4

Around 80% of Ethiopia’s exports are dominated by agricultural products such as coffee, food and flowers.

Ethiopia’s main imports include petrol, trucks and wheat.

Question 5

What are Top-downs and Bottom-ups?

Answer 5

Top-down: Big projects often led by the government. Controlled from the top.
Bottom-up: Community led, often local scale. Can be facilitated by charities /
organisations, but the local people are in control (controlled from the bottom)