Neo-Colonialism and Economic Under-Development

Overview

Explain the meaning of underdevelopment; Examine the effects of underdevelopment on African economy; Discuss how underdevelopment has made African economies mere appendages of capitalist economy; Describe how this system had led to increased foreign debts on the part of African states Discus the problems of drought and famine in Africa.

Lesson details

Class: SS3
Subject: History
Theme: Problems Of Independent African States
Duration: 30:12

What you'll learn

The meaning of underdevelopment e.g. Extent of foreign investment, trade imbalance.
The nature of underdevelopment;
The effects of underdevelopment of African economy
The effects of single crop economy on states where it exists.
The effects of foreign debts on African economy.
The effect of drought and famine in Africa.

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