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 In this collection of previously unpublished essays by experts in the field, contributors consider the risks of corruption, secessionist movements, and rebel financing.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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... possible through the generous support of the government of Norway , which is funding the project through the Norwegian Trust Fund for Environmentally and Socially Sustainable Development . We are very grateful for this support and ...
... possible through the generous support of the government of Norway , which is funding the project through the Norwegian Trust Fund for Environmentally and Socially Sustainable Development . We are very grateful for this support and ...
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... possible , before we can propose measures to reduce the incidence of conflict we need to understand what makes countries vulnerable . Many models attempt to explore the factors that affect the risk of conflict ( see , for example ...
... possible , before we can propose measures to reduce the incidence of conflict we need to understand what makes countries vulnerable . Many models attempt to explore the factors that affect the risk of conflict ( see , for example ...
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... possible explanation is that it is now easier to sustain a conflict than it used to be . Even without support from a superpower or from a neighboring government , it is possible to find alternative sources of revenue with which to equip ...
... possible explanation is that it is now easier to sustain a conflict than it used to be . Even without support from a superpower or from a neighboring government , it is possible to find alternative sources of revenue with which to equip ...
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... possible for the marginalized to do the same ; however , diversification may not always be a realistic or even a desir- able option — Botswana is a landlocked desert with few options other than diamonds . For such countries , the ...
... possible for the marginalized to do the same ; however , diversification may not always be a realistic or even a desir- able option — Botswana is a landlocked desert with few options other than diamonds . For such countries , the ...
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... reason to reduce them where possible . Attempts to control commodity prices have failed repeatedly , and there seems to be little reason to propose them once again . However , the trade policies of countries in 10 BANNON AND COLLIER.
... reason to reduce them where possible . Attempts to control commodity prices have failed repeatedly , and there seems to be little reason to propose them once again . However , the trade policies of countries in 10 BANNON AND COLLIER.
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