Theory question 111
IndustrialisationSection B (answer four questions only from this section)
Give five reasons for the low rate of industrial growth in your country.
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Model answer
Shortage of capital for investment.
Shortage of skilled labour, managers and technical know-how.
Poor infrastructure: unreliable electricity, bad roads, poor communications.
Small domestic market due to low incomes.
Inadequate supply of local raw materials and dependence on imported inputs.
Political instability and inconsistent government policies.
Competition from cheaper or preferred foreign goods.
Corruption and poor management.
Explanation
Five well-explained reasons are needed.