Ethiopia Flashcards
How has Ethiopia’s economy developed?
Ethiopia is categorised as a LIDC and in 2015 had a GNI per capita of under $505.
What is the state of technology in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia is behind most African countries in terms of technology. There are no credit cards. However China has been investing in the technological sector. This will lead to mobile costs being cut, fixed line broadband becoming cheaper and mobile network expanding
Ethiopia on Rostow’s model
Ethiopia would be on stage 2 of Rostow’s model however it is not directly applicable now considering the model is 60 years old and was based on the USA
Millennium Development Goals in Ethiopia
Ethiopia is on track to meet 3/8 MDG’s. They’re 2,4 and 5 - provision of primary education, reducing child mortality and improving maternal care.
How have Ethiopia met MDG 2: provision of primary education
A national education plan has ensured that 96% of children enrol in primary school - a rise of 50% since 1990
However adult literacy rate is still 36%
How has Ethiopia met MDG 4: reducing child mortality
There has been investment in child health and maternal care and 65% of children receive vaccines from diseases
However diarrhoea and malaria are still the biggest killers each year
How has Ethiopia met MDG 5: Improving maternal health
Maternal mortality dropped 23% and after care 55% of women receive contraception
However there is still some stigma around family planning
How has Ethiopia failed to meet MDG 1: Poverty and Hunger
Unemployment remains high and wealth is not evenly spread. 40% of children suffer from malnourishment
How has Ethiopia failed to meet MDG 7: Environmental sustainability
Basic sanitation and slums remain and there is still soil erosion and pollution.
Ethiopia’s trading situation
Ethiopia is in a trade deficit - it’s exports value $3 billion but imports $11 billion
