developing countries

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But it said roughly two-thirds of the world’s economies would face slower growth as a result of the conflict, with developing countries experiencing the most significant setbacks, while the poorest households would suffer most.

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

Higher food prices will be especially painful in developing countries across Africa and Latin America, even if the IMF itself stands ready with loans to cushion the blows.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

One stated, “In developing countries, people with multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis usually die, because effective treatment is often impossible in poor countries.”

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