Abstract:
- The primary objective of this study was to investigate the roles of both internal and external factors in the historical context of African underdevelopment. Specifically, the study aimed to evaluate the specific role of internal factors in African underdevelopment and identify the external factors that contribute to it. The study relied solely on secondary sources to analyze the relationship between these variables. As result, it found that internal factors such as diseases, wars, corruption, and embezzlement have played a significant role in African underdevelopment. Furthermore, external factors like globalization, slave trade, and colonialism were found to be contributing factors to African underdevelopment. For example, slave trade resulted in the decline in African population, while colonialism exploited African resources. Therefore, it was found that external causes outweighed internal factors in Africa's underdevelopment. Finally, the study suggests that African nations should promote regional integration to facilitate trade, prioritize peace and security, and implement new policies to tackle corruption and embezzlement, as these factors hinder sustainable development.
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