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Cause of the development gap (Economic (Polictical (Corrupt governments…
Cause of the development gap
Historical
Colonialism
According to some geographers, some African countries have regressed due to colonialism – imposition of taxes and seizure of land, forcing indigenous people to work for very low wages.
Europeans took raw materials from countries - leaving them without raw materials, industry and skills
Physical
Natural Hazards
Natural hazards such as earthquakes can set back development servely
Floods an volcanic eruption can destroy farm land affecting the livelihood of many
Lack of natural resources
Economic
Polictical
Corrupt governments and officials may intercept money that could be used for improving quality of life
Tension between countries may cause an economy to drop
War
Funds could de directed away from improving quality of life
Infrustructure gets destryoed
Unfair trade agreements
Debt
Instead of using GDP to improve quality of life it has to be sent abroad to other country's in the form of debt repayment