Third World and Developing Countries

‘Miracle’ Cystic Fibrosis Drug Kept Out of Reach in Developing Countries

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is not making its drug, Trikafta, available in poorer countries, where thousands of diagnosed patients stand to benefit.

By Stephanie Nolen and Rebecca Robbins

Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Johnson & Johnson Moderna Inc Novavax Inc Serum Institute of India Third World and Developing Countries Vaccination and Immunization

Covid Vaccine Makers Kept Prepayments for Canceled Shots for Poor Nations

Separately, Johnson & Johnson is demanding additional payment for unwanted shots, confidential documents show.

By Stephanie Nolen and Rebecca Robbins

Banking and Financial Institutions Bretton Woods Agreement Global Warming International Relations Mottley, Mia Politics and Government Third World and Developing Countries United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

A Powerful Climate Leader From a Small Island Nation

Mia Mottley, the prime minister of Barbados, has been drawing attention to the environmental and financial threats faced by small and vulnerable countries like hers.

By David Gelles

Credit and Debt Economic Conditions and Trends Group of Twenty Inflation (Economics) International Monetary Fund Malpass, David Third World and Developing Countries World Bank

Defaults Loom as Poor Countries Face an Economic Storm

Debt-relief efforts are stalling as developing economies are being hit by higher interest rates, a strong dollar and slowing global growth.

By Alan Rappeport