Explain why there is a need for world development.

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Wealth And Poverty

Aii) Explain why there is a need for world development.

Millions of people around the world are suffering through starvation and poverty, through no fault of their own. The reason for this is many countries are not as privileged as others. These countries are known as “less economically developed countries” or L.E.D.C’s.

                   Signs of an L.E.D.C are not hard to find. Things such as poor housing, poor healthcare, disease and a high risk of crime are all regular day to day situations that people living in L.E.D.C’s have had to learn to live with. Conditions are harsh and there are no means to stop this issue from continuing. Places such as Africa, Brazil, India and Pakistan are all classed as L.E.D.C’s, with little or no water supplies in most villages, and a high risk of catching a fatal disease. So much so, that infant mortality is very common as there are no vaccinations or other healthcare available, along with children under the age of 5 being much more open to catch a disease, compared to children in their teens or adults.

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                    However, whilst all this is taking place, across the globe, there are more millions of people indulging in a variety of food, clothes, housing and other luxuries. These countries are known as “more economically developed countries” or M.E.D.C’s. These countries are lucky enough to have the money and the wealth to look after their country and the citizens living in it, a different story for people living in the likes of Africa. There are many examples of M.E.D.C’s, such as England, France, Spain and Germany, who all have the money ...

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