Ethiopia Case Study Flashcards
Where is Ethiopia
Ethiopia is north east Africa, landlocked in the Horn of Africa. It is just north of the equator but south of Eritrea
How can ethiopias environment influence its development
Mountainous terrain
Landlocked
Unreliable rainfall
Why is ethiopias landscape an influence to its development
-mountains reach up to 4500m with thin soil and active volcanoes
-lowlands suffer from malaria
Why is unreliable rainfall an influence to ethiopias development
Coffee cotton and grain grow well in highland areas with rain and rich soils
What is the second political influence affecting Ethiopias development
Red terror when gonverment took land and evicted owners leading to migration, refugees and economic decline.
When was the red terror
1977-78
Give some figures on the affect of the red terror
50,000 killed
1.5 million relocated
Give a technological influence affecting Ethiopias development
Some farmers over farm or over graze the land, this leads to soil erosion and desertification.
Give a social factor influencing Ethiopias development
Many women particularly in rural areas maintain traditional roles such as fetching water. Few women attend school
What mdg did Ethiopia meet
Primary education
Child mortality
Maternal health
What percentage of children are still malnourished in Ethiopia
40%
How much has Ethiopias development increases each year
11%
What has the educational development plan ensured
96% children enrolled in primary school
How has child mortality been reduced
Gonverment has invested in maternal and child health and now have vaccines
Why has environment sustainability not been met
As the gonverment has invested billions into transport infrastructure and energy supply
