Theory question 104
Manufacturing IndustryWith the aid of specific examples, discuss the factors that limit industrial development in Tropical Africa.
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Model answer
Inadequate capital and savings; shortage of skilled labour and technology; small home market and low purchasing power; poor infrastructure – unreliable power (e.g. NEPA outages), poor roads and communication; shortage of some raw materials and dependence on imports; competition from cheaper foreign goods; political instability and poor policies; corruption and poor management; examples from named countries (e.g. Nigeria, Ghana, Zaire)
Explanation
Support each factor with a named country.