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When a nation is over-reliant on one or two commodities like oil or precious minerals, corrupt government ministers and their dodgy associates hoard profits and taxes instead of properly allocating them to schools and hospitals.

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When a country depends heavily on a few valuable resources, those in power often take the money for themselves rather than using it for public services. This means important areas like education and healthcare do not get the funding they need.

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