VIDEOINFOGRAPHIC: Economies of the Global South
The countries now called the Global South were originally colonised and dependent on European powers. Their conquerors were primarily interested in buying and selling valuable resources. In the second half of the 20th century, these countries and territories finally took shape as states with independent economies. The Global North still needs the resources of the South, but now demands different ones. You can find out how the situation has evolved and what prospects are open to the Global South in the new environment in our video infographic.
The countries now called the Global South were originally colonised and dependent on European powers. Their conquerors were primarily interested in buying and selling valuable resources. In the second half of the 20th century, these countries and territories finally took shape as states with independent economies. The Global North still needs the resources of the South, but now demands different ones. You can find out how the situation has evolved and what prospects are open to the Global South in the new environment in our video infographic.