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 In this collection of previously unpublished essays by experts in the field, contributors consider the risks of corruption, secessionist movements, and rebel financing.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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... Sustainable Development . We are very grateful for this support and encouragement . We also wish to thank the Agence Franchise de Developpement ( AFD ) , especially Pierre Jacquet ( AFD executive director and chief economist ) , Serge ...
... Sustainable Development . We are very grateful for this support and encouragement . We also wish to thank the Agence Franchise de Developpement ( AFD ) , especially Pierre Jacquet ( AFD executive director and chief economist ) , Serge ...
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... Sustainable Development Programme at the Royal Institute of Inter- national Affairs , where he has written extensively on various environ- mental crime and commodity tracking issues . Philippe Le Billon is an assistant professor at the ...
... Sustainable Development Programme at the Royal Institute of Inter- national Affairs , where he has written extensively on various environ- mental crime and commodity tracking issues . Philippe Le Billon is an assistant professor at the ...
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... Sustainability Initiative Highly Indebted Poor Countries International Finance Corporation International Monetary ... Sustainable Development Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola Marine Stewardship Council New Partnership for ...
... Sustainability Initiative Highly Indebted Poor Countries International Finance Corporation International Monetary ... Sustainable Development Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola Marine Stewardship Council New Partnership for ...
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... Sustainable Development Project . O'Ballance , Edgar . 2000. Sudan , Civil War , and Terrorism 1956-1999 . New York : St. Martin's Press . Pax Christi Netherlands . 2001. The Kidnap Industry in Colombia : Our Busi- ness ? Utrecht ...
... Sustainable Development Project . O'Ballance , Edgar . 2000. Sudan , Civil War , and Terrorism 1956-1999 . New York : St. Martin's Press . Pax Christi Netherlands . 2001. The Kidnap Industry in Colombia : Our Busi- ness ? Utrecht ...
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... Sustainable Development ( MMSD ) Project have worked with Transparency International to increase the trans- parency of agreements between mining companies and governments , and MMSD has discussed creating an international database of ...
... Sustainable Development ( MMSD ) Project have worked with Transparency International to increase the trans- parency of agreements between mining companies and governments , and MMSD has discussed creating an international database of ...
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