Population Issues:
- Rapid Population Growth: Many developing countries experience high birth rates and declining death rates, leading to rapid population growth. This can strain resources, infrastructure, and social services.
- Youthful Population: A significant proportion of the population is young, requiring substantial investment in education, healthcare, and employment opportunities.
- Urbanization: Increasing rural-to-urban migration leads to the expansion of cities, often resulting in overcrowded living conditions, inadequate housing, and slum development.
Development Issues:
- Economic Disparities: There is often a large gap between the rich and the poor, with wealth concentrated in the hands of a few.
- Infrastructure Deficits: Many developing countries lack adequate infrastructure such as roads, electricity, and clean water, which hampers economic growth and quality of life.
- Health Challenges: High prevalence of diseases, malnutrition, and inadequate healthcare systems pose significant challenges to development.
- Education: Limited access to quality education restricts opportunities for upward mobility and economic development.