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 In this collection of previously unpublished essays by experts in the field, contributors consider the risks of corruption, secessionist movements, and rebel financing.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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... areas . He recently authored Fuelling War : Natural Resources and Armed Conflicts ( IlSS / Oxford University Press ) . He can be contacted at philippe.lebillon@ubc.ca . Leiv Lunde is a partner and senior policy analyst with ECON Cen ...
... areas . He recently authored Fuelling War : Natural Resources and Armed Conflicts ( IlSS / Oxford University Press ) . He can be contacted at philippe.lebillon@ubc.ca . Leiv Lunde is a partner and senior policy analyst with ECON Cen ...
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... areas tend to fall outside government control , making it difficult , if not impossible , to mount effective eradication measures . Conflict is an important vector of HIV / AIDS . Prevalence rates tend to be higher in conflict countries ...
... areas tend to fall outside government control , making it difficult , if not impossible , to mount effective eradication measures . Conflict is an important vector of HIV / AIDS . Prevalence rates tend to be higher in conflict countries ...
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... areas , they turn to business activities such as various forms of extortion and the exploitation and trade of primary commodities . Where rural areas produce primary commodities with high eco- nomic rents , generally for export , it is ...
... areas , they turn to business activities such as various forms of extortion and the exploitation and trade of primary commodities . Where rural areas produce primary commodities with high eco- nomic rents , generally for export , it is ...
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... areas where global action would be effective , while the other chapters in this book explore each area in greater depth . Who Gets the Money ? Increasing Transparency of Natural Resource NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONFLICT 11.
... areas where global action would be effective , while the other chapters in this book explore each area in greater depth . Who Gets the Money ? Increasing Transparency of Natural Resource NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONFLICT 11.
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... area for additional research and policy innovation . Resource Dependence and Governance Natural resource dependence also has an impact on governments . A strong and effective government should be able to offset some of the economic and ...
... area for additional research and policy innovation . Resource Dependence and Governance Natural resource dependence also has an impact on governments . A strong and effective government should be able to offset some of the economic and ...
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