One planet – two worlds: how long will the North-South divide endure?
ISSN: 1463-6689
Article publication date: 7 March 2023
Issue publication date: 9 August 2023
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to propose an approach towards reducing differences between national economies and living standards existing between the world’s wealthiest and least affluent nations.
Design/methodology/approach
A systemic review identifies the impeding purpose as proposed above: an entirely new initiative.
Findings
The efforts recommended are vital for preserving the human species and ensuring the integrity of our planet. For both the future of the human species and the planet itself, it is essential to reduce the divide between wealthy and poor. Now is the time to give force to the types of implementation necessary to meet these combined goals.
Research limitations/implications
This essay avoids dissecting problems of current geopolitical and ideological character. Despite their sometimes contentious nature, they are often reduced by intelligent diplomacy.
Originality/value
The study proposes a holistic approach to bridging the North-South divide.
Keywords
Acknowledgements
For their positive suggestions, the authors thank The Hon. Margaret E. Austin, Catherine Buggert-Brendel, Alain Dyèvre, Dato Lee Yee Cheong, Romain Murenzi and colleagues at TWAS, and Sidney Passman.
Citation
Erdelen, W.R., Richardson, J.G. and Zou’bi, M.R. (2023), "One planet – two worlds: how long will the North-South divide endure?", Foresight, Vol. 25 No. 5, pp. 716-733. https://doi.org/10.1108/FS-04-2022-0044
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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