The Pros And Cons Of Poverty In Ethiopia

There has been many significant events of the 20th century that helped shaped what Ethiopia is today. Through imperialism, wars about boarding issues and the death of many great ruler this nation has been standing strong.Today Ethiopia is the second most populated country in Africa, it's the home to over 80 ethnic groups. The largest being the Oromo tribe that makes up over 34% of the population. Not only are they a big ethnic group in Ethiopia but also the neighboring countries such as Kenya and Somalia. Another big ethnic group is Ahmera who are taking up most of the politics and economy in Ethiopia. The rest is the minorities and have a smaller percentage of people or are other people who are are nationally from bordering countries such as Somali and reside in ethiopia. There are around 6.7% of Somalis who live in Ethiopia and adapted to their culture as well.

A later leader, Paul Biya, changed Cameroon to a Republic and made it a totally different place. He was a ruthless leader who enforced strict anti-democratic measures and eliminated all opposing parties in his path. The nation today is hanging on the balance of poverty and success. Cameroon has a weak economy that lacks industry. The transition between independence and being under the rule of France was very shaky leaving the government underdeveloped.

Environmental factors are a factor that affect living and nonliving organisms and have participated in Ethiopia’s problem in food deficiency and food insecurity. A large environmental factor that can affect food deficiency and food insecurity is natural hazards and disasters. These can include droughts and floods which can upset agricultural production. For example, grain production and stocks are very low and droughts have hit harvests in grain-producing areas around the world. A more specific example for Ethiopia is that because of Ethiopia’s seasonal rainfall from mid-June to mid-September, soil erosion and

The location and geography of the country has caused the people to experience famine after famine, leaving many to die from starvation. A famine is in definition, “A great shortage or an extreme scarcity of food over an extended period of time” (Webster). There are several different types of famine that occur in different types of the world. The type that Ethiopia generally goes through is called a Ravallion. During a Ravallion famine, there are unusually large amounts of causalities with extreme shortages of food in certain parts of the population. There are many things that cause famine, whether it’s draught, plague, or civil disrupt. Right now, Ethiopia is experiencing a draught that has killed almost all of their crops. Because of the famines that Ethiopia experiences most every year, there is usually an increase in the amount of people malnourished. This year, 11to 14 million people are expected to go hungry leaving many to starve to death. Ethiopia has experienced many draughts like these, the worst however, being in 1983. This draught lasted two years and the draught alone killed over 400,000 people in one year, this doesn’t include the deaths that were due to starvation (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1983%E2%80%931985_famine_in_Ethiopia).

In more modern times, there was a leader, and his name was Mengistu Haile Mariam. He was the leader of Ethiopia from 1977 to 1991. Mengistu gained his power by smothering the previous president Haile Selassie, he still denies this, and says he gained his

Ethiopia is a strong, diverse country located in the eastern region of Africa also known as the “Horn of Africa”. The land area is 1,221,900 square kilometers and is relatively close to the Arabian Sea and the Red Sea. It has a population of 90M with 28% below the poverty line and an unemployment rate of 25%. Almost half of the population is under the age of 18. Economy is mostly based on

Angola is a nation that lies on the South West coast of the African continent. Portugeese settlers originally visited the region in 1484 and soon after began trade and colonization of the

During his time as president, Mohammed Barre attempted to regain Somali territory from their neighbouring country, Ethiopia, but eventually the fight was lost. The citizens of Somali started to build up a resistance against Barre’s harsh regime and in 1991 government were overthrown again.

I chose the country of Eritrea as my World History project because I read about it in a book a few years ago. Eritrea is located in Eastern Africa and is surrounded by Sudan to the west, Ethiopia to the south, and Djibouti to the southeast. Saudi Arabia and Yemen surrounds the country as well, along with the Red Sea to the north. Eritrea is one of the highest landmasses on the continent of Africa, heights reaching 2,350 meters (or 700 ft) in the city of Asmara. The mountain, Emba Soira, is the highest point in Eritrea reaching heihts of 9,880 ft. The lowest point of elevation is in the Kobar Sink in the Danakil Depression. It is 380 feet below sea level. The major rivers Anseba and Barka flow north; the Gash and Tekeze flow into Sudan, which is to the west. Fertile soils and lush vegetation cover the land. The country’s average temperature is 60˚ Fahrenheit (16˚ Celsius) and 508 mm (20 in) of rain falls each year. The elevation of the inland is between 1,800 and 2,100 meters (5,900 and 6,900 ft). May is the

October to April forms the coolest season. The temperatures vary from 70s to the mid-80s F and humidity is low. From May to September forms the hottest season. As the inland desert is blown by the hot Khamsin wind, temperatures increases. Temperatures vary from mid-80s F to a high 110s F. There is limited annual average amount of precipitation with the northern and mountainous part of the country receiving 380 mm and the coastal region receiving 130 mm annually. The duration between January and March forms the rainy season with the most of the precipitation falling in quick short burst. Periodic flash floods that devastates areas and the population living near the sea level results due to this erratic rainfall. Agricultural produce and domestic animals are as well swept by these heavy

I would love to go and visit their land one day, it's filled with many riches. They go to that plentiful land for food, medicines and traditional rituals importance. I come to understand flowers and plants is important parts and meaning of Gamo Ethiopians lands of dwelling. They even take great care of their livestock with certain types of plants. Livestock nurture and help the universe by nourishing it like cows when they manure on the ground that cause grass to grow making beautiful green grass. They all seem to have ritualistic and beliefs in the supernatural traditions Aboriginal Australians (the ancient painting carvings from the ancestors holds spiritual knowledge), Papua Guinea (praying to the hire spirits planting seeds in the land)

Poverty for centuries has been a very severe issue that has troubled many nations while impeding economic developments and progress. Poverty stricken countries are majorly concentrated in the continents of Africa and Asia. Continents like the Americas and Europe have globally been recognized as been wealthier yet still many parts of these ostensible countries face massive cases of poverty. Most at times, countries with high populations owing to high birth rates face the most cases of poverty. The definition of poverty can be boundless in the sense that poverty entails so many subsections as it sometimes gets complicated to group everything under one umbrella. Society tends to focus more on the tangible aspects of poverty because many people associate poverty with lacking money and it makes sense because poverty in terms of lacking money is a major problem affecting almost every country in the world. Even though it is debatable that poverty can be physical, intellectual, spiritual and even emotional, it is best to talk about the lack of money and economic developments in this essay. With reference to the oxford English Dictionary, poverty is state of being extremely poor and the state of being inferior in quality or insufficient in amount. Reflecting on this definition given, I deduced that malnutrition and hunger can define poverty. In the light of this, I think poverty is lacking a comfortable place of shelter, being ill and not having access to a better

Kenya’s coastal area is hot and humid tropical region. Beautiful sandy beaches, lagoons and swamps, and patches of rain forest line the coast. Inland, a vast plains area stretches over about three-fourths of Kenya. Its extremely dry climate and generally poor soil support only scattered plant life. The highlands in the southwest receive enough rainfall and offer enough fertile soil to support extensive farming (“Kenya”).

The logic of poor peoples purchases as they attempt to meet a wealth image they cannot obtain is obscene. It is impossible to provide for their families and live a rich lifestyle under little earnings. Stated by Isabel Sawhill, “None of this means that providing lower-income families with more money is necessarily a bad thing” (Sawhill). The political system works in a matter to benefit poor families with money they do not earn. Poor individuals complain about being poor while it is quite simple to overcome poverty and rely on a career. Pursuing a career and presenting a humble attitude can help with overcoming poverty and presenting a better reputation. Poor individuals need to visualize more than spending money on unnecessary items, work to flip their money without relying on the government, and be themselves not a false image.

Culture is defined as “the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time”, according to Merriam-Webster (2016). Ethiopia is one of the oldest countries in the world, the founding dates back as far as the 9th century B.C. The people of Ethiopia have a long history and a distinct culture. Unfortunately, Ethiopia became a place of poverty and the suffering of the people who live there. Poverty is a reality in the country, but there is much more to learn about Ethiopia. It is important to understand the differences between cultures so that we may better understand our similarities. When met with other cultures it is possible to be offensive without knowing it. Taking time to do research before traveling to new areas might allow a person to save face, and avoid offense or embarrassment when visiting foreign places. The United States military has learned these lessons when operating in foreign lands. The military often conducts extensive research into the culture and customs of the countries in which we will be operating. That research leads to individual soldier training on cultural sensitivity, and aids the soldiers when interacting with the local populace.