WAEC Geography 2023 Theory — Question 1

Model answer

(a) Problems affecting industrial growth in developing countries: poor quality of industrial labour; inadequate/shortage of raw materials; insufficient capital/high interest rate/difficulty in sourcing for funds; inadequate/erratic power supply; political instability/poor governance; competition from foreign goods; poor management; poor/inadequate transportation network; poor/inadequate communication network; inadequate skilled labour/manpower. (b) Measures to promote industrial growth: local sourcing of raw materials; restructuring the educational system for technical knowledge/entrepreneurship; establishment of industrial development banks; stable government; active government participation; provision of adequate communication network; provision of adequate transportation network; local fabrication of spare parts; local fabrication of industrial machines; increased wages and salaries.