Developing Countries/Regions

• India
  Much of the world’s poverty today can be seen as a result of low levels of economic and human development. Such setting paints a picture of a third-world country like India.
• Southeast Asia
  Asia has been struggling with poverty for decades and as the crisis erupted in the closing years of the millenium, the problem has further entrenched itself into the roots of society.
• Latin America
  Latin America has managed to survive the aftershocks sent by the Asian Crisis and with a regional GDP of 81.6 billion, the Americas are economically stable. On the other hand, do these numbers really translate stability?
• Africa
  Africa serves as a home for 686 million people and a spectacularly unique blend of wildlife. Unfortunately, Africa's diversity created conflicts that led to the detriment of it's own holistic growth.

Industrialized Countries/Regions

• United States
  The US is considered to be one of the richest countries in the world, but underneath such stature of wealth and affluence, there is still a good number of people living in poverty.
• Japan
  Japan, through all these years, has held the distinction of being the most technologically advanced country in Asia. The world’s second-largest economy, ironically, is now going through one of the worst economic disasters. (Asian Economic Crisis)
• Europe
  Europe is facing a period of change. With the eve of a new and united European community, the economy of this rich region is certainly undergoing massive transition.