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201922 minPG-13documentary

Leaving Famine Behind

201922 minPG-13documentary

Ethiopia faces a critical food crisis, with 14 million people at risk of starvation despite substantial foreign aid and reliance on agricultural production.

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

Leaving Famine Behind

2019• 22 minPG-13

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Ethiopia faces a critical food crisis, with 14 million people at risk of starvation despite substantial foreign aid and reliance on agricultural production.

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Ethiopia faces a critical food crisis, with 14 million people at risk of starvation despite substantial foreign aid. While Prime Minister Meles Zanawi aims to boost agricultural production to reduce dependency, experts like Dr. Berehani Nega warn that relying solely on agriculture is insufficient for economic development. The cycle of aid has weakened the economy's resilience, leaving Ethiopians vulnerable to recurring crises. Without a diversified approach, the nation struggles to build reserves and achieve sustainable growth.

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