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 In this collection of previously unpublished essays by experts in the field, contributors consider the risks of corruption, secessionist movements, and rebel financing.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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... existing tools or developing new mechanisms to reduce the impact of price shocks . Beyond cushioning price shocks , there is also reason to reduce them where possible . Attempts to control commodity prices have failed repeatedly , and ...
... existing tools or developing new mechanisms to reduce the impact of price shocks . Beyond cushioning price shocks , there is also reason to reduce them where possible . Attempts to control commodity prices have failed repeatedly , and ...
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... existing budget systems and are often accountable to only a few political appointees . This makes such funds especially susceptible to abuse and po- litical interference . Reporting and auditing requirements for the funds are often ...
... existing budget systems and are often accountable to only a few political appointees . This makes such funds especially susceptible to abuse and po- litical interference . Reporting and auditing requirements for the funds are often ...
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... existing domestic frameworks for forest policy and insti- tute appropriate reforms , including those relating to granting and mon- itoring concessions , subsidies , and excess processing capacity , to prevent illegal practices . The ...
... existing domestic frameworks for forest policy and insti- tute appropriate reforms , including those relating to granting and mon- itoring concessions , subsidies , and excess processing capacity , to prevent illegal practices . The ...
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... existing and future revenue funds in the region be invested and expended for the benefit of the public , such as poverty reduction , education , and public health— through the promotion of transparency , civic involvement , and govern ...
... existing and future revenue funds in the region be invested and expended for the benefit of the public , such as poverty reduction , education , and public health— through the promotion of transparency , civic involvement , and govern ...
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... existing framework could include offering more specific recommendations on company disclosure as well as specifying individual countries , instead of geographic location , as the unit of reporting . Making the guidelines legally binding ...
... existing framework could include offering more specific recommendations on company disclosure as well as specifying individual countries , instead of geographic location , as the unit of reporting . Making the guidelines legally binding ...
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