It is a combination of things.
Harsh Geography
Corrupt Leaders
The legacy of Colonialism
Corrupt Western States more interested in their companies profiting then actual improving the countries they deal with. We give them aid then sell them weapons.
As compared to what? Sweden? Alaska? Utah?
Corrupt Leaders
Socialist murderous tyrants does not even begin to describe them.
The legacy of Colonialism
Yeah damn those white people for bringing roads, electricity, medicine, engineering, the rule of law etc. Things got alot better when they were all kick out or murdered out...
Corrupt Western States more interested in their companies profiting then actual improving the countries they deal with. We give them aid then sell them weapons.
As compared to any other country in the world? Hate to tell you this but capitalism actually improves countries, socialism destroys them...