Causes of manpower problems in developing countries

1. Poor education system. The education  system tends to train job seekers rather than job creators (makers) that is, theoretical   subjects are emphasized   at the expense of practical subjects.
2. High levels of illiteracy and low skills. The  majority   of  labour  is unskilled   and  less  educated skills  necessary  for economic  development   such as engineers,  doctors,  etc. are still wanting.
3. Poor manpower planning whereby   in certain   sectors,   there   is excess   labour   supply   while   in others, there is labour shortage (Arts and Science related employment).
4. Unemployment problem. This   is due to high population    growth   rates   beyond   the   country’s capacity to create jobs.
5. Excessive use of expatriates. This limits the citizens   to take up vital positions    since the expatriates   are trusted more than the nationals.
6. Poor standards of living. This is due to low incomes   and malnutrition    which   reduces    labour productivity   and efficiency.
7. Negative attitudes towards work. Many people have poor attitude   towards work.    They prefer leisure to work and they believe in making easy and quick money.

8.            Brain drain.   This  is the  flow  of  skilled  and  educated   manpower   from  one  country   to  another. This is mainly due to political instabilities,   under employment,   poor working conditions   etc.