World Hunger and Poverty

Case 1 : The Poor in Brazil

The population of Brazil is growing rapidly . If its present rate of growth of 2 .8 percent continues , it will soon become the most populous country in the Western Hemisphere . Although Brazil is rich in natural resources and has significant economic growth , most of the benefits have gone to the rich . Forty percent of the population is under fifteen years of age , and unemployment is high . Population growth in the cities has made it difficult for the government to provide education , health care water , sanitation , food

, and housing for the poor . What steps if any should be taken to provide for the poor and needy people in this country

The current economic crisis shaking the global economy has prompted many nations to review their economic policies to cope with the challenges of minimizing the impact of recession brought about by instability of securing markets , associated demand and questionable production supply and raw materials . As it stands , the world 's leading nations are in trouble of entering an even greater crisis brought about by . It must be understood that the resources that are provided are finite in relation to the needs and wants of human beings . This mismatch is a problem that must be dealt with immediately and effectively because if this is allowed to continue there will not be enough for everyone and the basic needs for survival cannot even be provided adequately

As the Brazilian model has shown , the country does not even...