... crisis of 1973, economic progress in much of the developing world has been very poor. With some notable exceptions - for example Botswana, Mauritius, Thailand, Indonesia and of course the East Asian "tigers" - growth was negligible or even negative in many cases. Overall, between 1965 and 1990, the average annual rate of growth of GNP per capita was negative in ... focus on export-orientated production has contributed to a decline in food production, thus making many countries vulnerable to famine and epidemics during periods of draught, war or other catastrophes.(Africa) Shrinking of t...

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... Japan, Spain, Scandinavia, the United States) aims to supply for the limited luxury markets to create employment and retain traditional technology while in developing countries (like Africa, Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, and the Middle East), traditional handicrafts is major export products to cater consumers in either other developing countries or higher value markets. Tourism works as a complementary element for promotion. If ... ...

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