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Bolivia Development connects international companies,
foreign aid organizations, and
non-governmental organizations with the people,
information and resources necessary to conduct
humanitarian relief and development
projects in Bolivia.
Bolivia is the poorest country in South
America. Stretching from the Amazon Basin on the
east, to the Andes Mountains in the west, Bolivia is
rich in natural resources but is suffering from intense
social pressures.
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This article from 1999 provides a good background of
some of the events that set the stage for the current
social and economic crisis:
Privatization in Bolivia
By Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Background
Bolivia has been seen for some years as one of
the poorest countries in South America. This
characterization, however, is no longer accurate. (read
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Development efforts are desperately needed to help Bolivia
develop a stable economy and a modern society. The
development efforts in Bolivia involve three main areas:
hydrocarbons
development, education
development, and medical
development. Within the medical
development efforts we see challenges
involving healthcare,
medical
supplies, and medical
technology.
Hydrocarbons are a major social and economic issue
for Bolivia.
Education is key to advancing Bolivian society.
Medical care is critical to improving the quality of
life for Bolivian citizens.
Healthcare is a basic need for millions of people
throughout Bolivia.
Medical supplies are needed in healthcare facilities
across Bolivia.
Medical technology provides improvements in
healthcare for the Bolivian people.
Evo Morales is the President of Bolivia.
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