Down, but not out of hope

Article Abstract:

There has been a drop in output in many developing countries which has affected health, education and life expectancy. Sub-Saharan Africa has been hit by AIDS, high infant mortality rates, lack of access to clean water, and school enrolment levels are low. Poverty affects people outside Africa, such as in Eastern Europe, and the gap between rich and poor is widening. Debt relief would help some countries, and there is a move for the International Monetary Fund to sell gold to fund a debt relief program.

Economic aspects, Developing countries, External debt relief, Debt relief

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Hope at last: Bulgaria

Article Abstract:

The Union of Democratic Forces won the recent general election and plans to introduce reforms to liberate Bulgaria's suffering economy. Prime minister nominee Ivan Kostov is a formidable leader of the party but faces important challenges.

Bulgaria, Kostov, Ivan, Union of Democratic Forces (Bulgaria)

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The last communists

Article Abstract:

Fidel Castro is determined not to let the 1998 papal visit affect his firm grip on power in Cuba. Continuing economic problems rather than politics are the major concern of Cubans. The Cuban army is playing an increasing economic role.

Political aspects, International relations, Cuba, John Paul II, Pope, Papal visits

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