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 In this collection of previously unpublished essays by experts in the field, contributors consider the risks of corruption, secessionist movements, and rebel financing.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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... criminals to create a market in kidnapped people . Criminals undertake the kidnapping , sell- ing the victim to the rebel group , which then demands ransom . Just as markets have emerged in some developing countries to trade kidnap ...
... criminals to create a market in kidnapped people . Criminals undertake the kidnapping , sell- ing the victim to the rebel group , which then demands ransom . Just as markets have emerged in some developing countries to trade kidnap ...
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... criminal in the company's home country , analogous to the OECD agreement to criminalize inter- national bribery . Extortion and kidnapping have also become an important source of financing for rebel movements , and , as discussed ...
... criminal in the company's home country , analogous to the OECD agreement to criminalize inter- national bribery . Extortion and kidnapping have also become an important source of financing for rebel movements , and , as discussed ...
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... criminal gangs , warlords , and rogue military officers , who may eventually grow strong enough to challenge the government ( see Reno 1995 , 1998 ; Ross 2002b ) . A second way this occurs is by weakening a state's bureaucracy . Some ...
... criminal gangs , warlords , and rogue military officers , who may eventually grow strong enough to challenge the government ( see Reno 1995 , 1998 ; Ross 2002b ) . A second way this occurs is by weakening a state's bureaucracy . Some ...
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... criminal organiza- tions as well , including paramilitary groups and rogue police units . 18. For an excellent account of the Kimberley process , see chapter 6 . References The word " processed " describes informally produced works that ...
... criminal organiza- tions as well , including paramilitary groups and rogue police units . 18. For an excellent account of the Kimberley process , see chapter 6 . References The word " processed " describes informally produced works that ...
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... criminal and corrupt behavior ( for example , salaries , codes of conduct ) • Provide consistent , accurate , and timely information to monitor- ing organizations • Develop and implement a transparent and participatory approach to the ...
... criminal and corrupt behavior ( for example , salaries , codes of conduct ) • Provide consistent , accurate , and timely information to monitor- ing organizations • Develop and implement a transparent and participatory approach to the ...
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