Nov 26, 2024, 12:00 AM
Nov 26, 2024, 12:00 AM
Ethiopian workers struggle as Chinese factories thrive
- Chinese-led factories in Ethiopia have created a significant number of jobs, bringing thousands of workers to apply.
- Life is challenging for Ethiopian workers like Beti, who earns a mere $50 a month while Chinese managers express frustrations over productivity.
- The film highlights the stark contrast between rural farming and factory work, illustrating the complexities of modernization in Ethiopia.
In Ethiopia, Chinese-led factories are reshaping the country's industrial landscape. A documentary showcases the lives of three women amid this transition: Motto, a Chinese factory boss; Beti, an Ethiopian factory worker; and Workinesh, a rural farmer. Beti, who sews jeans, struggles to make ends meet with her monthly salary of $50. The factories attract many eager workers, reflecting China's desire to outsource less desirable jobs like shoe-making. Meanwhile, Workinesh believes factories offer a brighter future for her children, pushing them toward education despite the intense contrast to her own backbreaking agricultural life. The complex dynamics reveal both opportunities and challenges in Ethiopia's evolving manufacturing sector.
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