The lives of people in developing countries need to be compared with and connected to the lives of people in prosperous countries. This is a central issue in what is known in Europe as the North-South problem. This publication argues that it is a problem that deserves a more central place in the political education of young people in Europe. Ideas for formulating and introducing a developing nations education program in the schools are put forth. The ideas are presented in seven chapters: (1) introduction; (2) a basic program for 12- to 16-year-olds; (3) the design of a lesson plan; (4) determination and formulation of aims and objectives; (5) the selection and sequencing of the learning materials; (6) methodological design; and (7) assessment and testing. (DB)