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202491 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Investment Capitalism

Made in Ethiopia

202491 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Motto, a businesswoman in Addis Ababa, works to expand Ethiopia's largest Chinese industrial zone amid challenging international business relations.

Investment Capitalism

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Motto, a businesswoman in Addis Ababa, works to expand Ethiopia's largest Chinese industrial zone amid challenging international business relations.

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Xinyan Yudirector

Max Duncandirector

Xinyan Yuwriter

Max Duncanwriter

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Motto, a businesswoman in Addis Ababa, leads efforts to expand Ethiopia's largest Chinese industrial zone in the Eastern Industrial Zone. The 2024 film "Made in Ethiopia" covers the influence of Chinese investment on local industries and communities. It presents the challenges and opportunities faced by Ethiopia as it navigates international business relations under Motto's leadership. The documentary runs for 91 minutes and features dialogues in Amharic, Mandarin, and English.

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