VOICED : In Ethiopia tin roofed shacks make way for high rise flats

The video discusses the development of a new business center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and its impact on slum residents. As high-rise buildings are constructed, residents are being relocated to subsidized condominiums. The government's vision is to modernize the city with green areas and infrastructure, but this comes with financial challenges for the poor. The goal is to build 700,000 apartments to foster a middle class, though some residents may face homelessness.

What is the main reason for the displacement of slum residents in Addis Ababa?

• Construction of high-rise buildings

• Economic recession

• Natural disasters

• Government policy changes

What is the purpose of the new condominiums being offered to displaced residents?

• To attract foreign investors

• To provide luxury housing

• To rehouse slum residents

• To serve as temporary shelters

What is one of the challenges faced by the poor in affording the new condominiums?

• High interest rates

• Requirement to pay 10% of the cost

• Increased utility bills

• Lack of employment opportunities

What is the government's goal in building 700,000 apartments?

• To improve public transportation

• To reduce urban sprawl

• To create a middle class of property owners

• To increase tourism

What risk does the government's housing plan pose to some residents?

• Increased taxes

• Environmental degradation

• Loss of cultural heritage

• Potential homelessness