21/10/1995
Dr. / Ahmed Ibrahim Abd El-Hadi, presented a working paper on „the characteristics of developing countries and consumer protection.“ the paper revolves around the unique characteristics of developing countries and their effects on marketing activity and consumer protection, including: reduced production and productivity – low income levels. ( Available in Arabic )
The Study addressed some of the unique characteristics of developing countries, as well as their impact on legislative activity and consumer protection: economic characteristics (low production and productivity – low income levels) – the case of production in developing countries (small industrial sector – a few large organizations – the low levels of technology used – the lack of specialization – Reduction in the amount of capital – lack of savings – weak infrastructure – the lack of sources of raw materials – the share of low volume of international trade) – the living conditions in developing countries (a large proportion of the expenditure on food and basic needs – the prevalence of malnutrition – the high rates of mortality — housing problems – poor health care) – capacity, skills and preparation of the working class in developing countries (lack of facilities for training – educational levels and disciplines, however, appropriate to the needs of organizations – the high rate of illiteracy and ignorance) – trends towards work and life in developing countries (lack of discipline in the work – the performance of action on several days – the lack of respect for manual work – the fear of the unknown – the lack of future vision of things – the low levels of ambition – and the lukewarm indifference – not wanting to risk – lack of desire to innovate – the difficulty of adjustment and the family link – subordination and obedience to those in authority – to the high fertility rates female and non-birth control) – the administrative and bureaucratic red tape (governments are weak, „local or national“ – the spread of corruption in the administration – lack of information – the laws of authoritarian management – the lack of legal stability – lack of commitment to the implementation of the contracts) – (limitations and impediments to production and marketing ) – the markets are weak – the difficulties in funding and provision of credit – poor marketing facilities – special restrictions and ownership of land reclamation – the fragmentation of agricultural land.
