Angola. Curse of oil
Description
Poverty in Africa reminds us that abundant natural resources don't automatically translate into widespread economic wealth. This program brings home the disturbing reality of daily life in Angola-marked by ramshackle houses, open sewers, and a question that grows louder every day: who benefits from the country's vast oil resources? Outlining the nation's colonial and Cold War traumas, the film examines the civil war between MPLA and UNITA forces and the present-day mismanagement of oil revenues stemming from that conflict. Related topics include China's growing role in the country, the tragedy of child hunger and malnutrition, and Angola's widespread problem of land mine injuries.
Runtime
25 min
Series
Subjects
- Human geography (324)
- Land use (186)
- Conservation of natural resources (540)
- Environmental protection (361)
- International business enterprises (261)
- Water (318)
- Economic geography (159)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2009], c2008
Database
Films on Demand
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