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.
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