Curse of Poverty
Poverty is curse as far as developing and underdeveloped countries are concerned.
Developed countries such as US are not faced with poverty as their population is provided well with material things, food, clothes and shelter. In fact, these countries enjoy luxuries rather than comforts.
Developing nations such as India and underdeveloped African nations face acute poverty. Some of these countries are over populated and are unable to feed their millions. Many people experience starvation and are malnourished. Nations that experience poverty have fewer natural resources and even if they have they are unable to exploit them to the maximum. Much concern is expressed by world bodies such as United Nations, World Bank about the seriousness about the poverty levels in these backward nations. How poverty affects a nation?
People suffer from malnutrition.
Disease spreads.
People are either starved or semi-starved. Lack of proper medical facilities.
Educational opportunities are less. It is difficult to build a proper infrastructure within the country to ensure adequate economic facilities for the people.
Availability of sophisticated technology for industries can be inadequate as it is difficult for these countries to provide the necessary technical know- how.
Per capita income is low.
Industrial growth can be stagnant due to lack of necessary resources. Depend upon outside financial assistance such as aid from
World Bank etc.
Why developed countries do not face poverty?
Developed countries have plenty of resources on hand. They are able to manage their industries well. They are able to provide sufficient food, clothing and shelter to their population. They have plenty of financial resources at their disposal to set up industries and experiment with new technology. People are well educated and are able to contribute to the economy in a positive way. They are not a burden, but an asset. The standard of
Developed countries such as US are not faced with poverty as their population is provided well with material things, food, clothes and shelter. In fact, these countries enjoy luxuries rather than comforts.
Developing nations such as India and underdeveloped African nations face acute poverty. Some of these countries are over populated and are unable to feed their millions. Many people experience starvation and are malnourished. Nations that experience poverty have fewer natural resources and even if they have they are unable to exploit them to the maximum. Much concern is expressed by world bodies such as United Nations, World Bank about the seriousness about the poverty levels in these backward nations. How poverty affects a nation?
People suffer from malnutrition.
Disease spreads.
People are either starved or semi-starved. Lack of proper medical facilities.
Educational opportunities are less. It is difficult to build a proper infrastructure within the country to ensure adequate economic facilities for the people.
Availability of sophisticated technology for industries can be inadequate as it is difficult for these countries to provide the necessary technical know- how.
Per capita income is low.
Industrial growth can be stagnant due to lack of necessary resources. Depend upon outside financial assistance such as aid from
World Bank etc.
Why developed countries do not face poverty?
Developed countries have plenty of resources on hand. They are able to manage their industries well. They are able to provide sufficient food, clothing and shelter to their population. They have plenty of financial resources at their disposal to set up industries and experiment with new technology. People are well educated and are able to contribute to the economy in a positive way. They are not a burden, but an asset. The standard of