Natural Resources and Violent Conflict: Options and ActionsIan Bannon, Paul Collier World Bank Publications, 2003 M01 1 - 409 pages Violent conflict can spell catastrophe for developing countries and their neighbors, stunting and even reversing the course of economic growth. Recent World Bank research on the causes of conflict and civil war finds that the countries most likely to be blighted by conflict are those whose economies depend heavily on natural resources. 'Natural Resources and Violent Conflict' first explains the links between resource dependence conflict and then considers what can be done to help reduce the risk of civil war in these nations. In this collection of previously unpublished essays by experts in the field, contributors consider the risks of corruption, secessionist movements, and rebel financing. They also consider the roles played by government, the development community, and the country's population and propose an agenda for global action. Focusing on what we can do collectively to diminish the likelihood of civil war, contributors to this volume suggest practical approaches and policies that could be adopted by the international community - from financial and resource reporting procedures to commodity tracking systems and enforcement techniques, including sanctions, certification requirements, and aid conditionality. A fascinating look at the results of important new World Bank research, this book represents an important addition to the dialogue on development. |
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... ( United Kingdom ) ECOWAS Monitoring Group Economic Community of West African States National Liberation Army , Colombia European Union Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia ...
... ( United Kingdom ) ECOWAS Monitoring Group Economic Community of West African States National Liberation Army , Colombia European Union Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia ...
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... United Front , Sierra Leone State Law and Order Restoration Council State Oil Fund for the Azerbaijan Republic Sudan People's Liberation Army T'Chad Oil Transportation Company United Nations United Nations Development Programme United ...
... United Front , Sierra Leone State Law and Order Restoration Council State Oil Fund for the Azerbaijan Republic Sudan People's Liberation Army T'Chad Oil Transportation Company United Nations United Nations Development Programme United ...
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... United Arab 46.3 Emirates 4 United Arab 18.2 Yemen1 46.2 Emirates 56 Mauritania 18.4 Bahrain 45.7 Bahrain 16.4 Congo , Rep . of 40.9 ( Brazzaville ) 7 Papua New 14.1 Nigeria 39.9 Guinea 8 Liberiaa 12.5 Oman 39.5 9 Niger 12.2 Gabon 36.1 ...
... United Arab 46.3 Emirates 4 United Arab 18.2 Yemen1 46.2 Emirates 56 Mauritania 18.4 Bahrain 45.7 Bahrain 16.4 Congo , Rep . of 40.9 ( Brazzaville ) 7 Papua New 14.1 Nigeria 39.9 Guinea 8 Liberiaa 12.5 Oman 39.5 9 Niger 12.2 Gabon 36.1 ...
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... ( United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Trade Analysis and Information System ) ; available at www.unctad.org/ trains / index.htm [ consulted June 1 , 2001 ] . volatile than the prices for manufactured goods ( Grilli and THE ...
... ( United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Trade Analysis and Information System ) ; available at www.unctad.org/ trains / index.htm [ consulted June 1 , 2001 ] . volatile than the prices for manufactured goods ( Grilli and THE ...
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... United Front ( RUF ) sustained itself largely by producing between $ 25 million and $ 125 million in diamonds a year ( UN Panel of Experts 2000 ) . Sale of Future Rights to War Booty A less common — but possibly more dangerous — type of ...
... United Front ( RUF ) sustained itself largely by producing between $ 25 million and $ 125 million in diamonds a year ( UN Panel of Experts 2000 ) . Sale of Future Rights to War Booty A less common — but possibly more dangerous — type of ...
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