...Taylor Berger FSHN 342 Nutrition Case Study Report January 24, 2016 Breastfeeding in Developing Countries Referencing the material in section 1 of this course, we learned that maternal health in a mother is directly correlated to the health of her children from infancy and into childhood, especially for her female offspring. If an expecting mother is living in poverty and is not receiving the proper nutrition, she is not able to provide her fetus the efficient nutrients it needs in order to grow into a strong and healthy baby. Among many problems, poor maternal health can lead to increased infant mortality and low birth weight. Even after a mother gives birth in these developing countries, there is still many areas of concern as the child grows from infancy to childhood such as stunting, impaired cognitive abilities, and again, increased mortality. It is very important for a mother to receive the best maternal health that is possible regarding her available resources in order to give her children the best chances at a healthy life. Breastfeeding provides many health benefits to both the mother and the child. According to the Department of Health and Human Service Office on Women’s Health, breastfed infants experience less severe diarrhea, ear and respiratory infections, and are less likely to contract infectious and noninfectious diseases (2003). It also has a significant influence on a child’s development and growth (Bhutta, ZA, et al, 2011). Mothers who choose...
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...and Developing Countries Globalization is the massive control of the world’s economy by big businesses. With the growth of globalization comes the changing of developing countries’ economies, and destruction of environments and cultures. So why than are we still allowing corporations to hurt them? There must be a stricter limit on corporate activity in developing countries to protect their economies, environments and cultures. How far does globalization go back? Some people argue that globalization can be traced back to the Turks control of the Silk Road or the discovery of the Americas. (Ornek, Globalization and Cultural Identity) Others claim that it began at the end of the 19th century with the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. (Ornek, Globalization and Cultural Identity) There is no certain start point for globalization but two modern technologies have helped globalization become more noticeable, communication and transportation. (Ornek, Globalization and Cultural Identity) Regardless of when globalization began, it is an ever-expanding process. Economics is one of the most heavily affected by globalization. As corporations expand and build factories in other countries they not only harm the economy of the host country but also of the home country. These companies are practicing outsourcing, meaning that they are taking jobs from people in home countries and giving them to those in host countries. This helps raise the unemployment percentage in home countries. For...
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...To the developing countries those within that broad category, especially to those with major employment and income distribution SMEs are very crucial. In addition to developing countries SMEs are important to almost all economies in the world. In many countries, SMEs are the key actors in generating well-brought-up employment in most developing countries involves the expansion of this sector fast enough to absorb people previously unemployed (a few) or engaged in low productivity informal sector jobs and the majority of jobs are provided by SMEs, In low-income countries, especially where the informal sector is large, but it is still significant. The SME sector’s contribution to GDP also confirms its economic importance. In high-income countries,...
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...TITLE: IMF POLICY INVOLVEMENT IN THE DEVELOPING COUNTRIES International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Policy Involvement in the Developing Countries Mohd Hafiz Bin Mohd Hussin Kolej Poly Tech MARA Malaysia ABSTRACT During the last two decades, the focus of IMF involvement in the developing world, and especially in the low income countries, has shifted. IMF involvement became more long term, but also oriented toward policy reform, rather only assisting with a macroeconomic crisis. This paper explores the deficiencies in IMF policy prescription and implementation in the developing countries. The information was collected using a library research where books, journals, articles and online resources were used. The paper further clarifies reasons behind the failure of structural adjustment programs and the danger of neo liberal based economic policies imposed on low-income countries. The research concludes IMF’s enormous financial and political power should be used in the betterment of people in the developing nations. CONTENTS 1. Title page…………………………………………………………………………….…1 2. Abstract…………………………………………………………………………………2 3. Content………………………………………………………………………………….3 4. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………..4-5 5. Argumentation………………………………………………………………………….6-9 6.1. Mismanaged lending and debt crisis in the developing countries………….6 6.2. Counter argument and Refutation………………………………………………7-8 6.3....
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...SOCIAL SECURITY FOR DEVELOPING NATIONS “If a free society cannot help the many who are poor; it cannot save the few who are rich.” ~ John F. Kennedy, Kennedy’s Inaugural address of 1961. "Social Security. . . reflects some of our deepest values--the duties we owe to our parents, the duties we owe to each other when we’re differently situated in life, the duties we owe to our children and our grandchildren. Indeed, it reflects our determination to move forward across generations and across the income divides in our country, as one America." ~ William J. Clinton INTRODUCTION Social security is a program that uses public funds to provide economic security to the public in case they suffer from a contingency. Usually Germany is known as the first country to have started with this program. It was designed by the German Chancellor, Otto von Bismarck. It was done by him to promote the well-being of workers for an efficient economy. Although social security tends towards socialism, Bismarck was a staunch “right” supporter. In fact, he launched this plan to stave off proposals of radical socialism. The American Civil War also saw some true government relief programmes that could be called as social security programmes. The Civil War Pension Program was signed into law in 1862 and provided funds to American soldiers who were disabled in battle. In 1937, Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act. In 1950, social security also adjusted it according to the prevalent...
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...U.S. Foreign Aid in Developing Countries Over the past 40 years, the United States (U.S.), via the coordination of the Agency for International Development (AID), has provided several developing nations with billions of dollars in aid. Assistance is distributed within the following categories: bilateral development, economic assistance supporting U.S. political and security goals, humanitarian, multilateral economic contributions, military, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Global AIDS Initiative. With so many great programs that offer economic and military assistance, my goal is to determine if any metrics have shown a positive impact within developing nations. Why does the United States give foreign aid? Idealists view foreign aid as a contemporary form of Rudyard Kipling’s ‘White Man’s Burden” whose goal was to uplift those worse off than ourselves out of poverty. The White Man’s Burden by Rudyard Kipling “…Take up the White Man's burden-- The savage wars of peace-- Fill full the mouth of Famine, And bid the sickness cease; And when your goal is nearest (The end for others sought) Watch sloth and heathen folly Bring all your hope to naught.….” While Kipling may have been optimistic, reality shows that foreign aid is a necessity. Foreign aid goals include 1) security by fighting terrorism in the United States and abroad, (2) a financial gain by promoting exports, and (3) humanitarianism. Metrics have not provided a true depiction of the...
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...Effects of FDI by MNCs in Developing Countries What are Multinational corporations? What motives do they have for foreign direct investment? This paper explores these questions and seeks to find explanations by exploring key economic theories. The impact of FDI on developing nations is discussed with analysis and evaluation of the positive and negative effects. The findings of this essay are that FDI is neither entirely good nor bad for a country. Instead its effects vary and depend on a number of factors. Whilst firms have different strategies and objectives, the aim is ultimately to gain profits. In some instances this comes at the detriment of the welfare in the host nations, but it can also have benefits for these developing countries. | Introduction Foreign direct investment (FDI) has played an important role in developing countries with these nations receiving an increasing share of world FDI inflows (see Fig.1 below). From 1985 to 1990, the FDI inflow into developing nations was 17.4% of the total global flow. This increased to 31-40% in the four years leading up to the financial crisis (Hill, 2014). FDI acts as a major contributor to capital formation in developing countries and can promote growth and sustainable development. However, there are many challenges that the host country can face when dealing with multinational corporations (MNCs). By looking at key issues and analysing empirical evidence, the positive and negative effects that foreign direct investment...
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...Assignment 2 Sociology of Developing Countries – SOC 300 02/18/2012 Discuss the growth of urban crime in the Third World, the major obstacles to reducing crime, and the possible political consequences of rising crime rates. Crime The word crime, in the terms of criminal law, is an act which is punishable by the law of the land. All crimes are evil acts. However, some crimes are those acts which are not punishable by the law of the land, even though they are evil acts. A person who is involved in crimes is known as a criminal. The word crime, in a broad sense, is defined as an act which violates either a political law or a moral law. In the narrower sense of the term, the word crime is defined as a violation of the criminal law. Most violations that take place at traffic signals on the roads are considered to be breaches of contracts, but they are not considered to be crimes in the legal sense of the term. Anything that is in violation of the penal code of a country is considered to be a crime. Third world The economically underdeveloped countries of Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Latin America, considered as an entity with common characteristics, such as poverty, high birthrates, and economic dependence on the advanced countries. The French demographer Alfred Sauvy coined the expression ("tiers monde" in French) in 1952 by analogy with the "third estate," the commoners of France before and during the French Revolution-as opposed to priests and nobles, comprising the...
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...Introduction A developing country, or LDC (less developed country, is defined by it’s relative economic standing when compared to other countries around the world. Several aspects make up what is a developing country. These types of countries usually have a relatively lower standard of living, lower economic growth, weak and sometimes corrupt governments, a wide gap between the wealthy and the poor, and a lower gross domestic product per capita. These developing economies can be found throughout the world, but are most common in Latin America, Africa, Asia, Russia and the South pacific. Most other regions are either developed economies, or are on their way to becoming one. This paper will analyze the country of Honduras. It will describe the reasons for it being a developing nation and the issues that cause or are caused by their poor economy. Background Honduras is considered part of Latin America, and more specifically Central America. Among the other six countries in Central America, Honduras ranks the 2nd poorest and has a GDp per capita of $4,700. Nicaragua is the poorest country in Central America and has a GDp per capita of $4,500, only $200 less per capita than Honduras. Apart from the fact that Honduras is a less developed country, it is known for its beautiful beaches and nice weather. It lies approximately 1000 miles southwest of Miami and its Northeastern coast is nearly surrounded by the Caribbean Sea. Inward from the coast, the country changes...
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...The emergence of developed countries as major players in global business has made it more difficult for developing countries to succeed Contents The emergence of developed countries as major players in global business has made it more difficult for developing countries to succeed 1 1. Introduction 1 2. Global business of Developed Countries vs. Developing Countries 1 3. Role of International Organizations 2 4. Role of NAFTA 2 5. FDI and Global Business 3 6. Conclusion 4 References 4 1. Introduction Developing economies consist of a very diverse sort of group that includes some of large economies enjoying high economic growth rates like that of China, INDIA AND Brazil and many small economies having low rates of economic growth. The countries having high GDP growth among group of developing nations have remained able to sustain the negative impacts of financial crises very well as these were not that much affected by consequences of financial crises. There are few small or middle income economies that are quite rigid in a way that these nations depend on specific factors for development (Kose, 2013). Keeping in view the GDP growth rates of group of countries in a globe it cannot be said that developing countries do not have room for business growth but that fact is these do not have competitive advantage that can match those of developed nations and that is the reason I agree with the statement that “The emergence of developed countries as major players in global...
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...several countries. A country in a continent is a determinate territory where people live and share same language, traditions, customs, and others such as religion. There are countries that are more developed than others economic, social and politically. These factors give advantages and disadvantages to the population and government of the different countries as well as the different problems that a nation could suffer according to how powerful each one could be. I. Definition developed and developing countries. a. Traditions. b. Customs. c. Others such as religion. II. Comparison of developed and developing countries. a. Economic factor. b. Social factor. c. Political factor. III. Contrast of developed and developing countries on types of problems. a. Government. b. Environment. c. Technology. Conclusion: The countries all over the world have their power and weakness, according to the type of government, their history, economic and environmental problems; technology and religious creed. Nevertheless the situation would be; the future is in every decision of the population and how to face the different obstacles and the positive attitude about them. It is only with the support of the citizens that makes a nation to grow and develop in all the fundamental areas: social, political and economically. Essay about developed and developing countries The world is divided in five continents. Each one is composed by countries. According...
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...According to the United Nations (UN) a developing country is a country with a relatively low standard of living, underdeveloped industrialized base, and moderate to low Human Development Index (HDI). This index is a comparative measure of poverty, literacy, education, life expectancy and other factors for countries worldwide. The index was developed in 1990 by Pakistani and economist Mahbub ul Haq, and has been used since 1993 by the United Nations development program. In order for a country to become a developed nation, it would involve a modern infrastructure, (both physical and institutional), and a move away from low value added sectors such as agriculture and natural resource extraction. Developed countries usually have economic systems based on continuous self-sustaining economic growth and high standards of living unlike that of a developing country. Policies that make an economy open to trade and investment with the rest of the world are needed to sustain economic growth, especially for developing nations. No country in recent decades has achieved economic success in terms of significant increases in living standards for its people, without being opened to the rest of the world. In contrast, trade opening, (along with opening to foreign direct investment), has been an important element for economic success. Opening up their economies to the global economy has been essential in assisting many developing countries to develop comparative advantages in the manufacture of...
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...Neocolonialism Essay Sociology of Developing Countries Professor: Nanette Baily By: Brandi Powell Due: 11/27/2011 Introduction Neocolonialism is the practice of using capitalism, globalization, and cultural forces to control a country (usually former European colonies in Africa or Asia) in lieu of direct military or political control. Such control can be economic, cultural, or linguistic; by promoting one's own culture, language or media in the colony, corporations embedded in that culture can then make greater headway in opening the markets in those countries. Thus, neocolonialism would be the end result of relatively benign business interests leading to deleterious cultural effects. Neocolonialism describes certain economic operations at the international level which have alleged similarities to the traditional colonialism of the 16th to the 20th centuries. The contention is that governments have aimed to control other nations through indirect means; that in lieu of direct military-political control, neocolonialist powers employ economic, financial, and trade policies to dominate less powerful countries. Those who subscribe to the concept maintain these amounts to a de facto control over targeted nations. What are the social phenomena neocolonialism? It is a set of political, economic, social and colonial arrangements or systems which continue to exist in a society, managed and controlled by little local property-ruling class on behalf of their...
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...Introduction: In recent years, considering the low cost of developing courtiers, a large quantity of companies in developed countries move factories to these nations for a larger-scale production. When factories are founded in developing countries, these firms take advantage of the cheap labor、low-priced land and abundant natural resources to reduce the cost greatly, thereby, they can chase a higher profit. Besides, this kind of plant relocation brings low-cost countries much needed jobs and assists them developing manufacture. However, the working conditions it provides and wages it pays to workers are not very satisfactory. The phenomenon that employees suffer a bad working condition but only get a little wage still exists. In current world situation, companies and industries are becoming increasingly globalized, then both benefits and problems can appear, moving factories to developing nations is due to it. That firms move factories to developing nations is a win-win event, which can not only bring firms a higher profit but also help poor countries develop many-sided abilities and ease job problems, while a deficiency that cannot be ignored is the poor conditions and low wages majority corporations provide to their cheap labor, and it may affect a harmonious and benignant cooperation. First of all, this report will reveal the worldwide financial situation and describe the background information of typical developed and developing countries, studying the relationship between these and factories’...
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... Tutor: Date of submission: Trade Policy and Developing countries A number of developing countries have enabled the facilitation of their economies to develop recent centres of development internationally. International trade has enabled them to make an effective way to generate funds as a result of making trade. However, there has been uneven development and especially the poorest countries have managed a lesser share in the world economy. Many of these poor countries have been unable to make appropriate use of the markets that are opening around them or even try to balance losing tax revenue by developing ways of taxation, since the financial stability and internal structures of these countries are lacking in some ways. The upholding of barriers to trade and other protective measures continues by the need to keep the existing home control structures (Krueger, 45). The large numbers of developing countries highly dependent on agriculture have slow productivity rate and the trade barriers remaining are more than those for industrial goods. Industrial production has witnessed more investment by the emerging economies; this has facilitated the development and it has seen exports grow twice as much as agricultural exports, which comprise 80 percent of the total volume of exports of developing countries. It is necessary for developing countries to take free trade services and labour mobility (Colin, 42). Developing countries should develop their institutions, monitor and control;...
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