What is the explanation for why African countries are so far behind in so many ways to western countries?
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One explanation for why African countries are so far behind in so many ways to western countries is their unfortunate history. Many African countries underwent colonization, which distorted economic and social development and left infrastructure, education, health systems, and other areas lagging far behind. Furthermore, decades of dictatorships and corruption have created further gaps between the continent's potential and reality. Additionally, climatic conditions such as deserts and inadequate water supply systems have restricted agricultural production as well as access to clean water while high population growth rates place extra strains on resources. Lastly political instability continues to be an issue in some countries which creates an oppressive business environment making it difficult for businesses from the west to invest.

These multiple factors have conspired over time so that today a significant gap exists between Western states compared to most African nations.  While progress is being made the challenge of reducing these pervasive development gaps continues but remains a key objective for many international aid organizations along with increased investments into the continent by private entities eager to create additional value by helping close this gap once and for all.
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What is the explanation for why African countries are so far behind in so many ways to western countries?
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There are many reasons why African countries are so far behind Western countries in terms of development. Among them is a history of poverty, lack of education and access to healthcare, political instability and violence, poor infrastructure and access to technology, insufficient access to markets, inefficient farming methods and land usage, inadequate resources for industries,and overpopulation in some areas.
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What is the explanation for why African countries are so far behind in so many ways to western countries?