Problems in Developing Countries
- Developing countries face a range if problems
- Standards of healthcare and education are low
- Life expectancy in these countries is usually lower than developed countries
- There is a lack of infrastructure, employment and good quality housing
- Many people are forced to live in poverty
- Food, drinking water and basic medicines are in short supply
How to Help Developing Countries
- The best form of help for developing countries is development aid
- Richer nations can help by investing in long-term projects
- Governments and charities can help by building new houses and schools
- Globalization may also help developing countries
- Multi-national companies can create jobs in developing countries
- On the other hand, many people emigrate to find work in richer countries
- They often send money back home to their families
- This money helps to improve the standard of living in developing countries
Immigration
- Some people move to other countries in search of a better life
- Many immigrants come from less developed countries
- Richer, industrialized countries may offer opportunities for employment
- Free healthcare and schooling are available in some developed countries
- Other people migrate to a foreign country to improve their academic qualifications
Positives of Immigration and Multi-cultural Societies
- From an economic perspective, immigration can be extremely positive
- Many immigrants have skills that are needed in the country they move to
- Immigrants who find work contribute to the economy of their new country
- Many immigrants send money home to help family members
- Immigration also creates cultural diversity
- People of many different nationalities learn to live together
- This can help people to become more open-minded and tolerant
Negatives of Immigration
- Some people believe that immigrants take jobs that should go to local people
- Some immigrant workers work longer hours for less money
- Companies might pay lower salaries to immigrant workers
- Unemployment rates could rise if there are too many immigrants
Opinions about Immigration
- Immigration can help the economy of a country
- It can create multi-cultural societies
- However, immigration needs to be controlled
- In many countries, immigrants need visas or work permit
- Governments should stop companies from exploiting immigrant workers
- Foreign and local workers should have the right to equal pay and conditions
Positives of Globalization
- Business of becoming increasingly international
- Multi-national companies do business across the world
- Companies like MacDonald’s can be seen on high streets in most cities
- Goods are produced in one country and sold in many others
- A global economy means free trade between countries
- This can strengthen political relationships
- Globalization can also create opportunities for employment
- It encourages investment in less developed countries
- It could reduce poverty in the developing world
Negatives of Globalization
- Globalization is not always beneficial to everyone
- Companies can move to countries where labour is cheap
- This creates redundancies, or job losses
- Employees cannot be confident that they have stable jobs
- Companies sometimes exploit their employees in developing countries
- Global trade creates more waste and pollution
The Future of Globalization
- There should be global regulations for salaries and working conditions
- Governments should impose laws to protect the environment
