Problem
Rivalry and disunity within developing regions
Other Names:
Lack of sense of community and solidarity within developing countriesTradition-bound rivalries
Incidence:
In the Arab world, on the Indian subcontinent, in Africa and in Latin America, solidarity is lacking and developmental rates are slowed by intra-regional rivalries and misunderstandings. In South America rivalry between Argentina and Brazil is notable, and there is a sense of difference between Andean countries and other OAS members. In Southeast Asia, ASEAN members and non-members cannot unify on a regional basis to further development. In Southern Africa, the region is neglected while civil wars and international hostilities continue. The lack of, or a weak sense of regional identity afflicts the Caribbean, the less developed countries of the Mediterranean basin including insufficiently developed parts of Europe, and it afflicts central Africa.
Broader Problems:
SectarianismRegional disparitiesUnbridled competition among statesUnbridled competition among states Narrower Problems:
Sectarian conflictMultiple family jealousies Aggravates:
Social breakdownIntra-state imperialismAnxiety resulting from tortureTribal conflicts within statesRegional divisions within countriesVulnerability of least developed countriesInadequate regional integration of countries Strategies:
Reducing rivalry and disunity within developing regionsPreserving traditional rivalriesUndermining tradition-bound rivalriesSplitting nationsUniting nationsEschewing sense of community within developing countries Subject(s):
Consciousness → Consciousness ??Innovative change → Appropriateness??
Recreation → Folk traditions??
Societal Problems → Scarcity??
Society → Communities??
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
C: Cross-sectoral problems Date of last update
10.07.2019 – 20:05 CEST