LAB+2


 * 1. Which product interests you the most, and why? (200 words) **


 * 2. Which category would interest you to research further for your group project, and why? (100 words) **

1. The Lifestraw in Asia is most interesting because as water is a necessity for a living thing and waterborne diseases is one of the reasons for many deaths of children in villages and a few cities in Pakistan. People cannot even drink water from taps even in major cities, either they have to boil the water or the majority just buys mineral water in Pakistan, which is where I am from. Due to the inaccessibility of clean drinking water, many people die due to diseases and infants are majorly at risk. One of the main reasons for the struggle for clean water is due to the large slum population. A tool like the Lifestraw would be beneficial for them due to its simplicity and the idea of it being so 'mobile'. Further, it would also be very easy for children to learn to use this tool, thus preventing the cycle of increasing number of deaths seen amongst the population due to waterborne diseases. This is just one example of a country that requires such a tool due to its high death rate in regards to water related diseases. Lifestraw can truly improve the lives of everyone in such areas and help reduce death rates.

2. The Government category would be an interesting topic for the group project because in order for a country’s economy to be stable is all-dependent on it’s government. A country like Pakistan there is very important need for efficient and non-corrupt government. Moreover, they also need to be more reactive to what the public really needs. Governments in developing countries like Pakistan are consumed by their own selfish wants and neglect what they are there for. The current president of Pakistan has spent more than a decade in jail and is also involved in various illegal activities and has also been accused of killing his wife. Corruption can never be avoided and it has settled in the world to such an extent, that it cannot be eliminated at this point. However, one can try to raise awareness for a better future for the country and its economy.