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 In this collection of previously unpublished essays by experts in the field, contributors consider the risks of corruption, secessionist movements, and rebel financing.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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... agencies , and the major bilateral donors may be able to bring about progress in this area , particularly if they work collectively . Resource Abundance and Secessionist Movements Resource wealth tends to promote civil wars through a ...
... agencies , and the major bilateral donors may be able to bring about progress in this area , particularly if they work collectively . Resource Abundance and Secessionist Movements Resource wealth tends to promote civil wars through a ...
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... agencies , including customs duties , fines ( for example , to environmental agencies for spills and emissions ) , costs for studies ( payable to government institutes or laboratories ) , and port fees • Payments to state companies ...
... agencies , including customs duties , fines ( for example , to environmental agencies for spills and emissions ) , costs for studies ( payable to government institutes or laboratories ) , and port fees • Payments to state companies ...
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... agencies ) for risk assessment . The information in a ROSC is extensive but varies by country.17 The fiscal transparency code makes specific recommendations on the publication of fiscal information . The following recommended practices ...
... agencies ) for risk assessment . The information in a ROSC is extensive but varies by country.17 The fiscal transparency code makes specific recommendations on the publication of fiscal information . The following recommended practices ...
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... agencies ) for risk assessment . " 18 There is at least one confirmed exam- ple of the fiscal transparency code being used by nongovernmental organizations ( the Institute for Democracy in South Africa and WHO GETS THE MONEY ? 61 XVI.
... agencies ) for risk assessment . " 18 There is at least one confirmed exam- ple of the fiscal transparency code being used by nongovernmental organizations ( the Institute for Democracy in South Africa and WHO GETS THE MONEY ? 61 XVI.
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... agencies , if necessary through appropriate legislation , to re- quire local and international companies to disclose taxes , royalties , and other payments or transactions made in host countries " ; that busi- nesses " enhance ...
... agencies , if necessary through appropriate legislation , to re- quire local and international companies to disclose taxes , royalties , and other payments or transactions made in host countries " ; that busi- nesses " enhance ...
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