Tag: #DevelopingCountries
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The Perils and Consequences of Overpopulation
Overpopulation has become a humongous problem of almost all countries of the world. It badly impacts the development of a country. It does not only give a huge dent to the resources of the country but also reduces the food insecurity. Besides, education, healthcare facilities and law and order situations are affected too. However, in…
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Developing countries must engage with Joe Biden’s initiative to make multinationals pay more taxes
This opinion article is by José Antonio Ocampo. In most developing countries, we have learned not to have too many expectations when a new tenant is installed in the White House. However, we should applaud the good initiatives of the new administration, such as the decision earlier this month to back waivers on COVID-19 vaccine…
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COVID-19 Pandemic: UK-based charity calls for debt relief
International organizations call for debt relief for lesser privileged countries as the global community practices social distancing to combat the spread of Coronavirus. According to reports, nearly a hundred plus global organizations are highlighting the issue of exempting developing countries of the debt payments needed to be paid. The countries include some of the poorest…
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Why the West has fewer beds per capita?
This opinion has been shared by Faisal Bukhari. In these confusing times where everyone is looking at data, analytics and Epidemiology bombarded on their minds through media, some things are to be seen in perspective. Why is the West in such a panic mode during this Corona fiasco? We should try to understand their society…