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Global Business: The Road to Zambezi Street - Part One

The Road to Zambezi Street (Part 1 of 2)

31/08/2013

The Road to Zambezi Street - Part One

BBC World Service - Global Business, The Road to Zambezi Street - Part One

How Zambia is doing business, despite electricity cuts and limited access to water

With abundant minerals, a mostly peaceful recent history, and strong economic growth, Zambia appears poised on the brink of success. But what could hold the country back?

Part 1 of 2 programmes. 

With abundant water and minerals, a mostly democratic and peaceful recent history and a strategic location at the heart of southern Africa, Zambia appears poised on the brink of success. Why then in some key development indicators – such as access to clean water – is the country actually moving backwards? 

Peter Day meets the country’s leaders and talks to people and businesses affected by the country’s poor water and power systems. What could drag down Zambia's bustling economy – and what lessons are there for other countries? 

Producer: Mike Wendling

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