{"id":1498,"date":"2014-07-09T13:55:19","date_gmt":"2014-07-09T12:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/?p=1498"},"modified":"2020-05-21T19:20:19","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T18:20:19","slug":"problems-third-world-countries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/problems-third-world-countries\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Problems of Third World Countries"},"content":{"rendered":"
Since time immemorial, societies in the third world region have always desired to achieve growth and development to enable them to be like other countries in the developing and the developed world. This desire for growth is seen as the only way the community can improve its standards of living.<\/p>\n
Over time, some regions have succeeded while others still continued to languish in problems due to underdevelopment. This is most prevalent in third world countries of Africa. The following make up the top 10 problems of Third World countries:<\/p>\n
Time and time again we hear of ambitious plans being rolled out to stimulate development in Third World countries. Unfortunately, when it comes to implementing the strategies, the central government becomes either sluggish or has a change of heart midway. In fact, the good pledges are made during election campaigns. Once in power, the manifesto and promises become a thing of the past.<\/p>\n
For many decades, corruption has become a thorn in the flesh of many developing countries. It is viewed as the \u201cGreen Eyed Monster\u201d that has totally refused to go away. Looking at the corruption index released by various organizations, developing countries always top the list. Sadly, the vice is becoming the norm in many regions.<\/p>\n
For any region to achieve growth and development, the ruling authority has to show support. This is usually portrayed as sustaining a viable political environment. This not only attracts foreign investors but also makes the ordinary citizen have more confidence in the government. Unfortunately, Third World countries spend colossal amounts of resources, money and time politicking rather than initiating development programs.<\/p>\n