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 In this collection of previously unpublished essays by experts in the field, contributors consider the risks of corruption, secessionist movements, and rebel financing.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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... Certification Tracking Systems 113 4.3 Forest Stewardship Council Chain - of - Custody Certification 115 4.4 Coltan Extraction Chain from Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo vi CONTENTS.
... Certification Tracking Systems 113 4.3 Forest Stewardship Council Chain - of - Custody Certification 115 4.4 Coltan Extraction Chain from Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo vi CONTENTS.
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... Certification Council Congolese Assembly for Democracy Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes Revolutionary United Front , Sierra Leone State Law and Order Restoration Council State Oil Fund for the Azerbaijan Republic Sudan ...
... Certification Council Congolese Assembly for Democracy Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes Revolutionary United Front , Sierra Leone State Law and Order Restoration Council State Oil Fund for the Azerbaijan Republic Sudan ...
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... Certification Process Scheme is designed to make it increasingly difficult for rebel organiza- tions to sell rough diamonds in global markets . The process , which took only two years to establish ( a comparatively short time for a ...
... Certification Process Scheme is designed to make it increasingly difficult for rebel organiza- tions to sell rough diamonds in global markets . The process , which took only two years to establish ( a comparatively short time for a ...
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Options and Actions Ian Bannon, Paul Collier. while developing and implementing certification and tracking schemes for other commodities . Going after the Money : The Finance of Illicit Commodities . A prac- tice that financed several ...
Options and Actions Ian Bannon, Paul Collier. while developing and implementing certification and tracking schemes for other commodities . Going after the Money : The Finance of Illicit Commodities . A prac- tice that financed several ...
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... Certification Process Scheme entails an agreement by the diamond industry to trade only diamonds that can be certified as originating from legitimate sources.18 It is too early to know how well this process will work . Even if it works ...
... Certification Process Scheme entails an agreement by the diamond industry to trade only diamonds that can be certified as originating from legitimate sources.18 It is too early to know how well this process will work . Even if it works ...
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