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Screening and panel discussion of the documentary ‘Made in Ethiopia’

5 February 2025 17:00–19:30

Institute of Development Studies IDS Convening Space

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When a massive Chinese factory complex attempts a high-stakes expansion in rural Ethiopia, three women in search of prosperity have their faith in industrialization tested to the limit.

This is a photo of a Woman and her child with their back to us. They are looking into the distance.
Image: Max Duncan and Xinyan Yu.

Join us for a screening of award-winning documentary ‘Made in Ethiopia’, exploring the realities of China’s foreign direct investments in Ethiopia through the eyes of a Chinese investor and local communities.

Co-organised by the University of Sussex Business School and the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), this free screening will be followed by an expert panel discussion exploring the issues and implications raised.

Panellists

  • Professor John Humphrey, Honorary Visiting Professor (Strategy and Marketing), University of Sussex and IDS Research Associate
  • Dr Seife Ayele, IDS Research Fellow
  • Dr Jing Gu, Director, Centre for Rising Powers and Global Development, ID
  • Professor Stephan Manning – Professor of Strategy and Innovation (Strategy and Marketing), University of Sussex.

‘Made in Ethiopia’ was written and directed by Max Duncan and Xinyan Yu, for more information visit the official website.

How to attend

This event will be in-person only and will be in the IDS Convening Space. All are welcome.

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Accessibility

The IDS Convening Space is located on the 1st floor of the IDS Building. If you need to use the lift then press floor 1A. If you have any accessibility needs for this event, then email: [email protected]

 

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