Information on "Natural Resources" and "Africa"
June 2013
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Jun 2013
Legacy of a Resource-Fueled War: The Role of Generals in Angola's Mining Sector
Author: Utz Ebertz, Marie Müller
Publisher: Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC)
The Kimberley Process (KPCS) is a certification scheme designed not only to stop the trade in ‘conflict diamonds', but also to ensure that those who buy these diamonds are not indirectly financing rebellions against legitimate governments. More on «Legacy of a Resource-Fueled War: The Role of Generals in Angola's Mining Sector»
May 2013
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May 2013
The Maritime Dimension of the European Union’s and Germany’s Security and Defence Policy in the 21st Century
Author: Carlo Masala, Konstantinos Tsetsos
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This study focuses on the centres of gravity and goals of a future maritime security policy of Germany and the European Union (EU) for the 21st century. More on «The Maritime Dimension of the European Union’s and Germany’s Security and Defence Policy in the 21st Century» -
May 2013
Does Poor Mean Cheap? A Comparative Look at Africa’s Industrial Labor Costs
Author: Alan Gelb, Christian Meyer, Vijaya Ramachandran
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
This paper compares labor costs and productivity in selected African countries to that in other countries using data from the World Bank’s Enterprise Surveys. More on «Does Poor Mean Cheap? A Comparative Look at Africa’s Industrial Labor Costs»
April 2013
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3 Apr 2013
To Infinity and Beyond
Author: Amelia Broodryk, Shaun Edge
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This policy brief discusses Africa’s role in shaping the international nuclear security agenda. More on «To Infinity and Beyond» -
Apr 2013
Combating Piracy and Maritime Terrorism: A Common Challenge for Europe and Asia
Author: Peter Roell
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This paper focuses on current international efforts to combat maritime piracy, which shows no signs of stopping any time soon. More on «Combating Piracy and Maritime Terrorism: A Common Challenge for Europe and Asia» -
Apr 2013
Establishing a Mining Sector in Postwar South Sudan
Author: David K Deng, Paul Mertenskoetter, Luuk van de Vondervoort
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This report looks at the mining sector in South Sudan and provides evidence-based recommendations to help the South Sudanese government develop a regulatory framework that will provide equitable benefits to all concerned parties. More on «Establishing a Mining Sector in Postwar South Sudan»
March 2013
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Mar 2013
Corporate Governance of State-Owned Extractive Companies: What Uganda Can Learn From Norway
Author: Timothy Kyepa
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This brief argues that Norway’s corporate governance framework for State Owned Companies (SOEs) is an example of best practices that could guide the development of a similar framework for SOEs in Uganda. More on «Corporate Governance of State-Owned Extractive Companies: What Uganda Can Learn From Norway»
February 2013
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Feb 2013
Machtverschiebung am Nil
Author: Tobias von Lossow
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Im Disput über die Nutzung und Verteilung des Nilwassers hat sich das Kräfteverhältnis zwischen den grossen Rivalen Ägypten und Äthiopien zugunsten Äthiopiens verschoben. More on «Machtverschiebung am Nil» -
Feb 2013
The Arab Spring and Climate Change
Author: Anne-Marie Slaughter, Troy Sternberg, Sarah Johnstone, Jeffrey Mazo, Francesco Femia, Caitlin Werrell, Michael Werz, Max Hoffman, David Michel, Mona Yacoubian
Publisher: Henry L Stimson Center
This collection of essays argues that the consequences of climate change are stressors that can ignite a volatile mix of underlying causes and erupt into revolutions. More on «The Arab Spring and Climate Change»
January 2013
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28 Jan 2013
Middle East and North Africa Energy 2013
Author: Abdalla S El-Badri
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a transcript of a discussion on ways of adapting to new resource realities with Abdalla S El-Badri, Secretary General of OPEC. More on «Middle East and North Africa Energy 2013»
