Title: The Global dimension
Description: 1.5 billion people in developing countries live in extreme poverty, and the living conditions for twice that number are almost as deplorable. This program investigates how both trade and financial aid are being used to help Costa Rica and other third-world nations bridge the technological divide and gain much-needed know-how so that they can improve their ways of life and prosper in the burgeoning global economy.
Subjects: Globalization, Social aspects, Economic aspects, Poverty, Humanitarian assistance, Technological innovations
Places: Developing countries