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 In this collection of previously unpublished essays by experts in the field, contributors consider the risks of corruption, secessionist movements, and rebel financing.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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... Mining Companies 287 John Bray 8. Dampening Price Shocks Patrick Guillaumont and Sylviane Guillaumont Jeanneney 353 BOXES 3.1 The Azerbaijan ROSC 61 3.2 Highlights of the East Asia FLEG Ministerial Declaration 63 3.3 MMSD Suggestions ...
... Mining Companies 287 John Bray 8. Dampening Price Shocks Patrick Guillaumont and Sylviane Guillaumont Jeanneney 353 BOXES 3.1 The Azerbaijan ROSC 61 3.2 Highlights of the East Asia FLEG Ministerial Declaration 63 3.3 MMSD Suggestions ...
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... Mining , Minerals , and Sustainable Development Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola Marine Stewardship Council New Partnership for Africa's Development Nongovernmental organization National Patriotic Front of Liberia ...
... Mining , Minerals , and Sustainable Development Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola Marine Stewardship Council New Partnership for Africa's Development Nongovernmental organization National Patriotic Front of Liberia ...
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... mining sectors ( World Bank 2002 ) .3 It finds that in countries with medium - size mining sectors ( between 6 and 15 per- cent of all exports ) , gross domestic product ( GDP ) per capita fell at an average rate of 0.7 percent a year ...
... mining sectors ( World Bank 2002 ) .3 It finds that in countries with medium - size mining sectors ( between 6 and 15 per- cent of all exports ) , gross domestic product ( GDP ) per capita fell at an average rate of 0.7 percent a year ...
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... mined with little training or investment — such as alluvial gemstones and minerals like coltan and tanzanite — it will be difficult for the government to provide law and order in the extractive region . This opens the door for criminal ...
... mined with little training or investment — such as alluvial gemstones and minerals like coltan and tanzanite — it will be difficult for the government to provide law and order in the extractive region . This opens the door for criminal ...
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... mining firms cannot move , and they often earn enough money to pay off rebel groups and still earn a profit . These characteristics — plus the location of most resource industries in rural areas , remote from government centers — make ...
... mining firms cannot move , and they often earn enough money to pay off rebel groups and still earn a profit . These characteristics — plus the location of most resource industries in rural areas , remote from government centers — make ...
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