A generous endowment of natural resources should favor rapid
economic and social development. The experience of countries like
Angola and Iraq, however, suggests that resource wealth often
proves a curse rather than a blessing. Billions of dollars from
resource exploitation benefit repressive regimes and rebel groups,
at a massive cost for local populations. This "Adelphi Paper
"analyzes the economic and political vulnerability of
resource-dependent countries; assesses how resources influence the
likelihood and course of conflicts; and discusses current
initiatives to improve resource governance in the interest of
peace. It concludes that long-term stability in resource-exporting
regions will depend on their developmental outcomes, and calls for
a broad reform agenda prioritizing the basic needs and security of
local populations.
General
| Imprint: |
Routledge
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Adelphi series |
| Release date: |
June 2005 |
| First published: |
2005 |
| Authors: |
Philippe Le Billon
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 5mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
92 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-37970-0 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Warfare & defence >
General
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-415-37970-9 |
| Barcode: |
9780415379700 |
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