The Republic of Burundi

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This paper looks at the elements of Burundi's economic, political and social history, and realities in order to consider what economic opportunities exist for the country. This information is examined from a dependency theory framework in an attempt to present the information in an organized way. Dependency theory argues that, because of exploitation by outside economies, the economy of the developing country has been negatively affected, hindering growth.

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"One of the outside influences on Burundi has been the tendency toward urbanization without an urban economic base to support it. Positive outside influences such as access to electricity, along with clothing, home appliances and efficient tools have been a draw, but in addition urban life brings negatives such as poor housing and even drug trafficking (Clark, 1998). Burundi, like many third world countries today, is experiencing urbanization without the employment and industrial structures to support the people who move to the larger towns and cities."

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