Characteristics of Developing Nations

and Societies

Lesson –VI
BJMC -IV
 Developing Nations
• In 2013 there are 182/195 out of which only 34 are developed
and remaining 148 are under developed.

• Developing Country (DC) is a nation which lacks

industrialization, infrastructure, developed agriculture,
developed natural resources, and suffers from a low per capita
income as compare to developed nations.

• Developing countries are also called under-developed nations

(UDN) or the South. Most of them are in Africa, Asia and Latin
America
 Definitions of Developing Nations:

I. According to United Nations Experts:- A developing country is that in

which per capita income is low when compared to the per capita
incomes of U.S.A., Canada, Australia and Western Europe.”

II. According to Prof. R. Nurkse:- “Under developed countries are those

which when compared with the advanced countries, are under-
equipped with capital in relation to their population and natural
resources.”
 Definitions of Developing Nations:

III. According to Michal P. Tadaro:- “The under developed country,

is that which has
a. Low levels of living:-(absolute poverty, poor health, poor
education and other social services)
b. Low self esteem:- (low respect, honour, dignity)
c. Limited freedom:- (freedom from external influence and
dominance, freedom of choice etc.).”
 Characteristics of Developing Nations/Societies

• Economic Characteristics

• Demographic characteristics

• Cultural and Political Characteristics

• Technological and Miscellaneous Characteristics

 Economic Characteristics
• General Poverty and Low Living Standard

• Burden of Internal and External Debts

• Low Per Capita Income (http://statisticstimes.com/economy/china-

vs-india-gdp.php)

• Over Dependence on Agriculture

• Unemployment

• Low level of Productivity (Economic Backwardness)

• In-appropriate Use of Natural Resources

 Demographic characteristics
• Poor Health

• Brain Drain

• Inadequate Infrastructure
 Cultural and Political Characteristics

• High Degree of Illiteracy

• Political Instability

• Unproductive Use of Funds

• Govt. Control by Wealthy Persons

• Violation of Law and Order

Technological and Miscellaneous Characteristics

• Backward State of Technology

• Un-fair Wealth and Income Distribution

• Lack of Experts and Skilled Persons