This is the 831st most frequent Chinese word.
缺乏
To lack; to be short of.
In this sentence, '缺乏' (quēfá) is used to express the absence or insufficiency of '实践经验' (practical experience).
他缺乏实践经验。
He lacks practical experience.
In this instance, '缺乏' describes the insufficiency or inadequacy of '教育资源' (educational resources) in the specified region.
这个地区的教育资源严重缺乏。
Educational resources are severely lacking in this region.
Here, '缺乏' indicates that there is an insufficient amount of '资金' (funds) to meet the needs of completing the project.