15 lugl 1979 anni - Modernisation

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Saddam's programme of modernisation increased his popularity and helped him to maintain control.
After Iraqi oil was nationalised in 1972, Saddam was able to use the large amount of income to improve the country's infrastructure.
-Services such as education and healthcare were invested in.
-Electricity, oil pipes etc. were extended into the countryside.
-He started a campaign to end adult illiteracy
-A new radio and TV network was set up to spread government propaganda.

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