low-income countries (LICs)

Low-income countries (LICs) are countries whose economies are dependent on agricultural production, subsistence farming, and other forms of low-wage employment. These countries tend to suffer from high levels of poverty and medical care, inadequate infrastructure, and lack of access to basic services such as sanitation, healthcare, and education. Investments in human capital and local infrastructure are fundamental to stimulating economic growth, creating job opportunities and providing basic services in LICs. Without the necessary investments in human capital, LICs lack the resources to implement health prevention campaigns and programmes, provide basic primary care and emergency relief, and encourage widespread development among their populations.