In west Africa strenuous efforts are being made to improve the land and make it more productive in every way. Three million pounds will be spent by the British government in the Gold Coast area in the next ten years in an attempt to bring irrigation, scientific farming, hygiene and education to the colony.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
311490
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Developing countries
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Africa, West
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Great Britain - Colonies
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Africa, West - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Developing countries - Economic conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Developing countries - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Economic assistance
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education - Developing countries
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)