A less developed nation is a term commonly used to describe a country or region that exhibits certain social, economic, and infrastructural characteristics indicative of lower levels of development compared to more advanced nations. Typically, these nations face various challenges and struggles in improving or establishing their economies, public services, education, healthcare, and standards of living.
Such nations often experience high levels of poverty and unemployment, limited access to education and healthcare, as well as inadequate infrastructure, including transportation, communication, and energy systems. They are also commonly burdened with insufficient industrial development, technological capabilities, and innovative capacity.
Less developed nations frequently depend on primary industries such as agriculture, mining, or extraction of raw materials, and may be vulnerable to fluctuations in global commodity prices. These nations may face governance and political stability issues, corruption, and limited access to capital and investment opportunities. Additionally, they may be affected by environmental challenges, including climate change, deforestation, and limited natural resources, which further impede their development efforts.
Efforts are often made by international organizations and developed nations to support and assist less developed nations in their pursuit of sustainable development. Aid programs, investments in infrastructure, technological transfer, capacity building initiatives, and trade partnerships are some of the strategies employed to alleviate their challenges and foster progress towards improved living conditions, self-sufficiency, and growth.
