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 **The Challenges of Democracy in Third World Countries and the Influence of International Organizations** By: Madison Mercker, Lyndsey Beebe, Madison Bennett, Michaela Middlebrooks, and Lexi Lengel



**How might an abundance of natural resources or raw materials be a potential hindrance to economic development in an less- developed country?** The abundance of natural resources and raw materials were a hindrance to economic development in less developed countries because it led to a slower population growth. **How might membership of international agencies such as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund influence their policies toward less- developed countries?** The World Bank weakened less developed countries by creating corruption legally and security wise.  LCD [less developed countries] must consider factors of waste in their own resources.They can waste them by not taking intentions and interests other countries have in resources. **What is the purpose of the World Bank?** The purpose of the world bank is to attempt to fight poverty by offering developmental assistance to middle and poor-income countries. By giving loans, and offering advice and training in both the private and public sectors, the World Bank aims to eliminate poverty by helping people help themselves and dedicate to providing financing, advice, and research to developing nations to aid their economic advancement. Some drawbacks to projects funded by the world Bank are, between the government and investors, government renegotiations of contracts can even give away privatization efforts. **What is the purpose of the International Monetary Fund?** The purpose of the IMF(international monetary fund) is to promote global monetary and exchange stability, facilitate the expansion and balanced growth of international trade, and assist in the establishment of a multilateral system of payments for current transactions. The subordination of social needs to the concerns of financial markets has, in turn, made it more difficult for national governments to ensure that their people receive food, health care, and education. The Bank's and the Fund's erosion of basic human rights and their perversion of the democratic process have made the institutions a clear and present threat to the well being of hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
 * What factors must less- developed countries consider in making plans to develop their economies?**
 * What might be some drawbacks to projects funded by the World Bank in relation to developing a democracy/democratic tradition?**
 * What might be some drawbacks to International Monetary Fund aid to nations in crisis in terms of establishing a democracy/democratic tradition?**

**Why would the U.S and the U.N support independence in the Indonesia?** The U.S.-sponsored talks led to the August 1962 New York Agreement, which awarded Indonesia control of West New Guinea (which it promptly renamed West Iran) after a brief transitional period overseen by the UN. **How were the struggles of newly independent and emerging nations in Africa and Southeast Asia similar?** One of the struggles of newly independent nations is new elected leaders changed the government. Benefits: If the country profits then your country will benefit. Drawbacks: If the democracy fails then your country wasted money.
 * What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of foreign investment in newly emerging democratic nations and their standard of living?**

Abdul-Salami Abubakar

Nelson Mandela

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