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 In this collection of previously unpublished essays by experts in the field, contributors consider the risks of corruption, secessionist movements, and rebel financing.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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... example , Elbadawi and Sambanis 2002 ; Hegre and others 2001 ) . In this chapter we review the results of the Collier - Hoeffler model and their findings on the links between natural resources and conflict ( Collier and Hoeffler 2003 ) ...
... example , Elbadawi and Sambanis 2002 ; Hegre and others 2001 ) . In this chapter we review the results of the Collier - Hoeffler model and their findings on the links between natural resources and conflict ( Collier and Hoeffler 2003 ) ...
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... examples are the conflict diamonds of Angola and Sierra Leone . Alluvial diamonds are particularly well suited as a ... example is that of illegal drugs , which , because of their illegality , are very high value . But even lower ...
... examples are the conflict diamonds of Angola and Sierra Leone . Alluvial diamonds are particularly well suited as a ... example is that of illegal drugs , which , because of their illegality , are very high value . But even lower ...
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... Examples include Aceh ( Indonesia ) , Biafra ( Nigeria ) , Cabinda ( Angola ) , Katanga ( ex - Congo ) , and West ... example , leaders of the GAM ( Gerakan Aceh Merdeka ) rebellion in Aceh propagated the notion that secession would ...
... Examples include Aceh ( Indonesia ) , Biafra ( Nigeria ) , Cabinda ( Angola ) , Katanga ( ex - Congo ) , and West ... example , leaders of the GAM ( Gerakan Aceh Merdeka ) rebellion in Aceh propagated the notion that secession would ...
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... example , in Algeria , the Democratic Republic of Congo , Liberia , and Sierra Leone . What Can Be Done ? Perhaps the most important international response is to promote revenue transparency , both at the international and domestic ...
... example , in Algeria , the Democratic Republic of Congo , Liberia , and Sierra Leone . What Can Be Done ? Perhaps the most important international response is to promote revenue transparency , both at the international and domestic ...
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... example , that responsible companies decide to disclose all payments they make to host gov- ernments and , as a result , they are no longer able to work in countries with high levels of corruption . If the responsible companies are then ...
... example , that responsible companies decide to disclose all payments they make to host gov- ernments and , as a result , they are no longer able to work in countries with high levels of corruption . If the responsible companies are then ...
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