| Series |
Adelphi paper, 0567-932X ; 373
Adelphi papers ; no. 373. ^A518444
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| Abstract |
A generous endowment of natural resources should favour 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 analyses 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 prioritising the basic needs and security of local populations. |
| Local note | Joyner-FOR JOYNER LIBRARY HOLDINGS OF THE SERIES, ADELPHI PAPERS, SEARCH BY CALL NUMBER U162 .A3. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [85]-92). |
| ISBN | 0415379709 (pbk.) |
