<|system|>
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<|user|>
What is the explanation for why African countries are so far behind in so many ways to western countries?
<|assistant|>
There are multiple reasons why African countries are so far behind in terms of socio-economic progress compared to western countries. In some cases, it is a result of colonialism and exploitative economic structures that exist to this day. Additionally, Africa’s political and institutional landscape has traditionally been weak, leading to bureaucratic dysfunction and inefficiency. Corruption, lack of access to basic services, and a lack of human capital have also been major contributors to the development disparities between Africa and the West.