Explain factors that have hindered industrialization in Africa.
Answer Text: -Lack of adequate funds to invest in industrial sector.-Lack of skilled man power due to brain drain.-poor means of transport and communication system hindering transportation of raw materials and finished products.-Competition from developed countries whose goods are of high quality and cheaply produced.-Low purchasing power of people due to poverty.-Political instability/wars have slowed down industrialization.-HIV and AIDS pandemic has robbed Africa both skilled and unskilled man power.-Military expenditure have greatly hampered industrial development.
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