Rich countries are called out

Rich countries are called out.

It’s common knowledge that the World is split up into two poles: the rich countries and the poor ones. These days, the gap between the two groups is becoming wider and wider. This current situation has led some to believe it’s high time the rich countries did something to help the developing ones.

We would be denying if we said that the rich countries do nothing in aid of those who live in poor countries. The so recurrent natural disasters, especially affecting poor countries, seem to move people all around the globe. It is in these extreme situations that the whole world shows signs of generosity towards those in need by raising money, supplying food, clothes and medicines.

However, people living in developing countries suffered from famine, diseases and other grave social issues day after day. Helping them only in extreme circumstances is not enough. To my way of thinking, the rich countries should do something to help improve the living conditions in those countries caught in the poverty trap. Most of us tend to believe that the only possible aid is money. It goes without saying that if the rich countries donate money, it will be broadly welcomed. But, there are other ways in which developing countries can be assisted. For example, opening the trade barriers so that poor countries can sell their goods could be a valuable help. Probably, this measure will require some subsides to be removed, so that imported goods from poorer countries can compete fairly. Another way of helping could be by forgiving debts. Many poor countries have huge debts and they find serious difficulties in facing such mounting burden of debts.

All in all, poor countries will only be able to move ahead, if the whole world becomes together and takes action to provide the poor ones with real help. I firmly believe that generosity and charity can be found in any part of the world and rich countries are not the exception. I’m hopeful that the wealth nations are going to go some way towards improving the quality of life in developing countries.