Religious ties and the level of observance aren't central factors, despite what has been frequently suggested in our discussion group.
Economy: High GDP, stable markets, and service-based economies (Developed) vs. low GDP and reliance on raw materials (Developing).
Infrastructure: Full access to electricity, water, and high-speed internet vs. lack of basic infrastructure and a digital divide.
Healthcare: High life expectancy and advanced medicine vs. high infant mortality and lack of vaccines and sanitation.
Education: High literacy rates and academic education vs. difficulties accessing primary education and high illiteracy rates.
Governance: Stable democracy and rule of law vs. government corruption and political instability.
Nutrition: Full food security (issues of excess) vs. chronic hunger, malnutrition, and resource scarcity.
Technology: Leadership in AI and automation vs. reliance on manual labor and primary industrialization.
Rights & Mobility: Protection of individual rights (including women's rights) and social mobility vs. structural discrimination and barriers to personal advancement.