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Burden on the land

Documentary about international development in Africa, what works, what doesn't and why.

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  • "What has development been to Africa? Have outside developers understood that ecology, culture and politics are all linked and that tribal allegiance cuts across political boundaries. Solving the interconnected problems is something the people must do for themselves."
  • "Discusses the root causes of famine and why development in Africa has been so disappointing. It clarifies the interrelated issues of politics, health, environment, and culture by examining the sub-Saharan countries of Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, Zaire, Ivory Coast, Mali, Ethiopia, and Uganda."
  • "Documentary about international development in Africa, what works, what doesn't and why."@en
  • "Discusses why development in Africa has been so disappointing and the root causes of famine. It clarifies the interrelated issues of politics, health, environment, and culture."@en
  • "Filmed in the face of enormous political and geographical obstacles, Burden on the Land is a comprehensive look at Africa's future as it faces the 21st century. It addresses the root causes of famine and suggests reasons why development efforts in Africa have been so disappointing. Examining the sub-Saharan countries - Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, Zaire, Ivory Coast, Mali, Ethiopia and Uganda - the documentary clarifies the conflicts and interrelated issues of politics, health, environment, and culture. When the colonial powers left Africa, the political vacuum was filled by authoritarian regimes whose armies continue to keep them in power. Frequent tribal wars keep countless people refugees, fleeing from one nation to another. Despite the efforts of international relief agencies, the vast number of refugees have depleted the host countries of resources. The film shows that despite the overwhelming problems there are small successes that improve the quality of life - dams, food processing, reforestation, road building, irrigation, and animal husbandry. But basically, it proposes that Africa s future depends on developing an infrastructure while maintaining the integrity of village life."@en
  • "Video discusses the root causes of famine and why development in Africa has been so disappointing. It clarifies the interrelated issues of politics, health, environment, and culture."@en

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