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 In this collection of previously unpublished essays by experts in the field, contributors consider the risks of corruption, secessionist movements, and rebel financing.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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... regulation of ex- tractive industries in conflict areas . He recently authored Fuelling War : Natural Resources and Armed Conflicts ( IlSS / Oxford University Press ) . He can be contacted at philippe.lebillon@ubc.ca . Leiv Lunde is a ...
... regulation of ex- tractive industries in conflict areas . He recently authored Fuelling War : Natural Resources and Armed Conflicts ( IlSS / Oxford University Press ) . He can be contacted at philippe.lebillon@ubc.ca . Leiv Lunde is a ...
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... regulatory law . He is a former U.S. deputy assistant secretary of state for international law enforcement . In that position , he worked on such cross - border illicit commodities as diamonds , firearms , money ( for laundering ) ...
... regulatory law . He is a former U.S. deputy assistant secretary of state for international law enforcement . In that position , he worked on such cross - border illicit commodities as diamonds , firearms , money ( for laundering ) ...
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... regulation of commodity markets is not to shut rebel organizations out of markets altogether . Efforts such as the Kimberley process for rough diamonds , chain - of - custody track- ing arrangements for illegal logging , and other ...
... regulation of commodity markets is not to shut rebel organizations out of markets altogether . Efforts such as the Kimberley process for rough diamonds , chain - of - custody track- ing arrangements for illegal logging , and other ...
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... regulation or rule of any regulatory agency , securities commission , or securities exchange on which the securities of such Party or any of such Party's affiliates are listed ) . " 8 As long as all major stock exchanges were involved ...
... regulation or rule of any regulatory agency , securities commission , or securities exchange on which the securities of such Party or any of such Party's affiliates are listed ) . " 8 As long as all major stock exchanges were involved ...
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... regulation can enhance the interests of the private sector as a whole by helping create a level play- ing field . " Although governments may still be committed to encour- aging observance , the real strength of mechanisms for adherence ...
... regulation can enhance the interests of the private sector as a whole by helping create a level play- ing field . " Although governments may still be committed to encour- aging observance , the real strength of mechanisms for adherence ...
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