What Obstacles Prevent Africa's Development? Which Are the Most Significant

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Essay

What obstacles prevent Africa's development? Which are the most significant and why?

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Definitions:

Sales-type Lease

A type of lease where the lessor recognizes immediate profit on the lease, similar to a sale, often used in equipment and vehicle financing.

Long-term Asset

A long-term asset is a resource owned by a company, providing economic benefits for a period extending beyond one year, including property, plant, and equipment.

Balance Sheet

A document that presents a snapshot of a corporation's financial health, by detailing assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity on a specific date.

Direct Financing Leases

Leases where the lessor purchases an asset and leases it out, and the lease payments cover the purchase cost, plus a return on investment to the lessor.