developing countries
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Its programs historically have targeted projects in developing countries, not wealthy Gulf monarchies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Many of Delhi's own foreign policy priorities, including multilateralism, a more multipolar world, greater representation for developing countries and freer global trade, align closely with Brics' wider agenda.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
The disaster comes as China increasingly casts itself as a leader of the so-called Global South—the developing countries such as Nepal that are home to most of the world’s population.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
For the 6.8 billion people -- 83 percent of humanity -- who live in low-income and developing countries, AI tools will need to be adapted to meet their needs.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
Today’s affluent societies are in the throes of a plague of obesity, which is rapidly spreading to developing countries.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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