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Saturday, 21 September 2013

Unit 4: Infrastructure Investment in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian government is ploughing up to 15% of her GDP into large-scale infrastructure development projects - will this kick start a renewed period of fast growth and development? The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will be the largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa when completed, delivering 6,000MW. The cost and the potential impact of diverting the Blue Nile have created controversy in the region. This FT video looks at some of the issues.

This BBC news resource is also useful: The dam that divides Ethiopians



Another useful clip:



Related past essay question:

Evaluate four ways in which economic growth and development might be
promoted in developing countries. (30 Marks)


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