A developing country is any sovereign state with a low HDI (Human Development Index) and a low industrial base. Some of the major characteristics of developing countries include low life expectancy, low-income levels, low literacy rates, high fertility and pregnancy rates among women which increases population among other characteristics. Examples of developing countries include Angola, Afghanistan, Liberia, Benin, Zimbabwe among others. In this study, I will be discussing the problems that citizens of Zimbabwe as one of the developing countries face.
Zimbabwe is one of the African countries that has been experiencing problems in governance. It is believed that the country has been driven to ruins by their government. The Zimbabwean government has been experiencing political problems under the reign of President Robert Mugabe. The problems in governance in the country are characterized by the presence of corrupt leaders, vandalism, and expropriation sponsored by the state, business regulations that are restrictive, poor monetary policies among others. A combination of these factors has hindered development and made the country to remain in poverty for long. It is evident that sociological problems in the form of poor governance are the main problem that needs to be re-corrected without which this African country will fall (ones, 2014).
Another problem that is experienced in Zimbabwe is the issue of child labor. A recent survey carried out in the country revealed that more than 10 % of children aged between 5 and 15 years old engage in economic activities. This was as a result of their poor backgrounds. The study further revealed that most of the children working in farms were orphaned and most of them had no chance of accessing education (Raath, 2016). This survey explained the real physical and psychological problems that the Zimbabwean child, more so those from poor families and the orphaned go through. These problems experienced in developing countries need an immediate solution as a way of initiating development (Raath, 2016).
References
Raath, J., (2016). "Shopkeepers struggle with 'multicurrency' Mugabenomics." The Times. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
Ones, G., (2014). "SA at the top of wealth list for Africa, Zimbabwe near the bottom." Business Day. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
