Posted to the web 1 July 2008 Yohaness Anberbir and Michael Chebud As global prices hit the roof, Ethiopia has not been left unscathed. It has been adversely affected by the economic shock waves that have slammed against the national budget and the general economy of the country. Lemlem Assefa, a mother of one, is one of the many poverty-stricken residents of Addis Abeba. With the 150 Br monthly income she earns from where she works as a maid, she supports her mother and four-year-old son. She toils during every bit of her free time to make extra income, and occasionally earns 80 to 120 Br a month from washing clothes for single men. Fortunately, the trio live in a state-owned single room house, at the reasonably cheap cost of 7.50 Br per month in Kebele 03/04 of the Yeka District. At first glance, Lemlem does not appear to...
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