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This page contain a summary of case studies relating to the theme of Growth and Poverty reduction. These are available to download in PDF format and are used to support the classroom activities. Each case study provides suggested links for further information.

Frank Kapopo’s Story (106KB)
A personal story of how Frank and his community benefitted from small scale investment. Used in conjunction with the Small and Large Scale Investment activity.

The Volta Dam in Ghana (75KB)
An issues, fact based case study on the impacts of the Volta Dam in Ghana. Provides further useful links. Used in conjunction with the Small and Large Scale Investment activity.

Ecotourism (217KB)
Based on examples from three countries in Africa this case study explores the positive impacts of ecotourism as well as some of the arguments against it. Used in conjunction with the Is tourism good for development? activity.