Problems Of The Third World
THE THIRD WORLD
The second world war ended with a new geographical mapping of
the world.USA and USSR emerged as the two super powers and they
both try to maintain their circle of influence.Many countries of
latin America,Africa and Asia form the third world. The biggest
problem of these countries are population,literacy rate,poverty
and inflation.Most of these countries are over populated.A large
percentage of their populaton live below the poverty line.Most
of the third world countries are agricultural.But productivity
on land is very low.Industrial growth is very slow.In science
and technology they are backword.Their imports are more then
exports.Their per capita is very low as compared to developed
countries. Underdevelopment makes an unmistakable mark on the
state of social organisationin a third world.Poverty,ignorance
and diseases walk hand in hand wih the people.Thier percentage
of literacy is very low.Poor health and hygiene,lack of
transport facilities are other problems. Political non-stability
is another important problem of third world countries.Common man
is not aware of his rights.The rulling class is not interested
in the wel-fare of the people.They work as an agent of the
western countries.Corruption is rampant,no one obays law and
order. Unemployment rate is growing day by day which is causing
many problems for the governments of these countries.Inspite of
best efforts by the investors and the government,it is generally
impossible to achieve full level of employment under the present
economic and social conditions. Inflation is rising head in
these countries.As a result of rising inflation, the economic
information required for intellegent decision making,is also
muddled and lost,and investment and fundamental research all
suffer,diminoshing a society's capital to renew it self. It is
time that countries of the third world must act sensibly.A high
degree of planning is required to make full use of thier
avaliable resources.The rulling class must realise their
responsibilities and think about the people and country.