Deficiencies of developing countries

Nature

The causes of underdevelopment lie in deficiencies in developing countries which lack the internal conditions necessary to initiate and maintain a healthy development process. Such conditions include: inadequate capital, lack of skills, lack of work motivation. The are exacerbated by corruption in government, difficult geographical and climatic conditions and lack of western organizational habits and work values.

Background

The significance of deficiencies in developing countries emerged prominently after World War II, as decolonization highlighted stark disparities in health, education, and infrastructure. International attention intensified with the 1960s’ development decade, when global agencies began systematically documenting these gaps. Subsequent decades saw the proliferation of comparative indices and targeted aid programs, deepening understanding of how persistent deficiencies hindered progress, and prompting ongoing reassessment of development strategies in response to evolving global economic and social dynamics.

Incidence

Deficiencies in developing countries are widespread, affecting billions of people across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. These deficiencies manifest in inadequate access to clean water, healthcare, education, and basic infrastructure, contributing to persistent poverty and social inequality. According to the World Bank, over 700 million people lived on less than $2.15 a day in 2022, highlighting the global scale and persistence of these challenges.
In 2023, severe deficiencies were reported in Sudan, where ongoing conflict disrupted essential services. Millions faced acute shortages of food, medical care, and safe shelter, exacerbating humanitarian needs and deepening the country’s development crisis.

Claim

The deficiencies of developing countries—such as inadequate healthcare, poor education, and lack of infrastructure—are a critical global crisis that cannot be ignored. These shortcomings perpetuate poverty, stifle economic growth, and deny millions the basic human rights they deserve. Addressing these issues is not just a moral obligation but essential for global stability and progress. The world must prioritize solving these deficiencies with urgency and commitment, or risk deepening inequality and suffering.

Counter-claim

Although such deficiencies contribute to the difficulties of developing countries, they are relatively unimportant compared to the ways in which external market forces prevent poor countries from gaining access to an equitable share of world resources and ensuring the most appropriate forms of development.