There has always existed a substantial gap between the countries of the third world and the rich or developed countries of the world. This gap is elucidated in the study of the difference between the political, social, and economic systems of both of the types of countries and it is witnessed that the first world countries have developed themselves to the extent that they have actually gained control over the overall economic, political, as well as cultural aspects of the international system. Furthermore, these first world countries, because of their strength and hold over the international market, can actually dictate the system of buying and selling, and therefore affect the developing countries in a negative manner. This article will specifically discuss the negative implications of the exploitative trade situation in the world that is causing more damage to the people of the developing nations than benefit. 


It is witnessed that the third world countries all around the world are actually quite rich in different mineral as well as natural resources. The primary fault in these developing countries is the lack of innovative and efficient technologies to exploit these minerals and resources, and then utilize them with efficacy. Thus, the third world countries find themselves in a helpless situation when it comes to gaining maximum profit outputs and the provision of a healthier life to their people. However, there are ways in which these countries can actually develop their society, economy, and political structure. The documentary suggested that education is the best way for people in the third world countries to know their rights and develop their societies. At different occasions, it was shown that children of the African countries, for instance Ethiopia, were learning in their classrooms and getting education. Thus, Ethiopia and other African developing nations must bring about innovative reforms in their education sector in order to educate the next generation that has the potential of bring new and innovative ideas and plans for the process of distribution and production in the larger markets around the world.

Talking about the factor of exploitation, we have to consider the fact that the rich countries of the world have established a system in which the products rate of the products that are being produced in the developing countries are set by the international institutions that are influenced by large MNC’s and food chains. Therefore, we tend to witness a major price gap between the sellers who are responsible for the production of commodities and the buyers or consumers which are buying the products in the first world countries.

According to various documentaries and researches, coffee is considered to be the second most traded item in the world. Coffee is also known as Black Gold because it is considered to be one of the most significant products in the world and it has a great demand in the international market. The land of Ethiopia is considered to be primary location for the production of this special commodity and it is considered to be one of the largest producers of coffee in the whole of Africa. Over 15 million people on the land of Ethiopia are known to work for the production of coffee and their entire household is based on the selling of this commodity. Moreover, the 67% of the export revenue of the country is known to be provided by the export of coffee products.

The irony here is that the people selling the coffee are not getting the deserving rates because there are a number of steps through which the coffee reaches the consumers in the third world countries. If these stages and steps could be eliminated, there is a chance that the producers can get a better rate on their coffee products and they could improve their standards of living. Furthermore, when we talk about the rates of the coffee products, we have to understand that rates of coffee in the international market are not set by the producers of the coffee but in reality, the prices are set in the cities of London, New York, Tokyo. Thus, it is the western countries that are influenced by large business corporations that set the prices of the coffee. There is absolutely no autonomy or power in the hands of the developing countries and an international stock exchange that is controlled and manipulated by the west is in control of the market. Therefore, if the international market witnesses a fall of 5 cents, the sellers or producers have to sell at the same rate.

In conclusion, we can say that these underlined factors that are mentioned above are the prime reasons for the exploitation of the poor countries by the rich nations. The countries such as the Ethiopia will continue to be exploited if they do not develop their industries and stand up for their rights in the world. They should not be reliant on the export of the primary products but also look towards the making of finished products. This can only happen through strong determination and a strong and educated next generation that would stand up for the rights of the third world.