Há Mais Bicicletas - mas há Desenvolvimento?There are more bicycles - but is there more development?
This is the name of the book from Joseph Hanlon and Teresa Smart launched in Maputo on the 12th of August.
The book explores the economic situation of Mozambique and presents a critic vision on development. It also makes the connection between the use of bicycles and its role on development. Especially in the centre and north provinces a bicycle is more than just a vehicle. It is a way of creating financial income for the families. A possibility of creating a business, of having a job, of being the boss, making income.
The authors reveal that the number of bicycles has doubled and this fact is seen as a development signal.
Bicycles are a gift for the poor.
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Since it was created in 11 August 2008, The Mozambique Bike Culture Blog was visited by 209 persons. Many thanks to all and continue checking the pictures and texts. Please leave your comments. Your remarks have been so positive and so strength giving.
This is the name of the book from Joseph Hanlon and Teresa Smart launched in Maputo on the 12th of August.
The book explores the economic situation of Mozambique and presents a critic vision on development. It also makes the connection between the use of bicycles and its role on development. Especially in the centre and north provinces a bicycle is more than just a vehicle. It is a way of creating financial income for the families. A possibility of creating a business, of having a job, of being the boss, making income.
The authors reveal that the number of bicycles has doubled and this fact is seen as a development signal.
Bicycles are a gift for the poor.
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Since it was created in 11 August 2008, The Mozambique Bike Culture Blog was visited by 209 persons. Many thanks to all and continue checking the pictures and texts. Please leave your comments. Your remarks have been so positive and so strength giving.
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Keep going!rsofwk
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