This is an essay question.
No needs references, only your own thinking and creative writing.
Since the end of World War II, some countries have achieved great strides in a variety of development indicators, whilst others have stagnated, and still others have had mixed experiences. Discuss some of the reasons behind the successes and the stagnation, drawing on examples from a number of developing countries. In your discussion, you could touch on some characteristics of different developing countries, global opportunities and obstacles, as well as government policies and/or strategies for development.