developing countries

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Microfinance, loans issued in communities not served by traditional banks, would help poor people in developing countries start businesses and work their way toward prosperity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Iron deficiency anemia is especially common among pregnant women and adolescent girls in many developing countries.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Environmentalists point out that a large share of second-hand clothing sent to developing countries is of such low quality that it ends up going straight to landfill.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Already Africa’s largest trading partner, China is using the initiative to reinforce its self-promoted image as a champion of developing countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Most of my friends preferred not to think about the problems in developing countries, or if they did, they sent money.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French