Sustaining a success story

Article Abstract:

Botswana has made tremendous economic and social gains since its independence from Britain in 1966, but continued industrialization, urbanization and possible instability of South Africa make Botswana's future uncertain. In 1966 the main economic activity was cattle rearing and the Gross National Product (GNP) was $14 per capita. The 1989 per capita GNP was $1600, and for 25 years Botswana has enjoyed the fastest economic growth in the world. The main problems confronting Botswana result from vast income disparities. Many unemployed, poor and unskilled have moved to population centers.

Social aspects, Economic development, Botswana

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South side story

Article Abstract:

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the ascent of Mount Everest six surviving members of the British team who conquered the peak met again in Nepal to recollect their historic 1953 achievement which subsequently brought them worldwide fame. Reviewing the history of this successful endeavor shows the difficulty of it at the time and points out how greatly mountaineering technology has advanced in the elapsed 40 years.

Personal narratives, History, Biography, Mountaineers, Mountaineering, Mount Everest Expedition, 1953, Hillary, Edmund

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Developing a different sort of story

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Developing Stories is a BBC series that enables directors from developing countries to make films for television. The series has commissioned six films, three documentaries and three dramas from places such as the Philippines, Brazil, Lebanon and Burkina Faso. The films will be presented in the US, Japan and Europe, and present a Third World perspective to Western audiences.

British Broadcasting Corp., Developing countries, Powers and duties, Media coverage, Documentary films, Documentary movies

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