Information on "Natural Resources Policy" and "Africa"
April 2013
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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»
August 2012
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Aug 2012
Mozambique’s Gas: An Opportunity for South Africa?
Author: Ichumile Gqada
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This paper looks at opportunities for South African energy in the wake of gas discoveries in Mozambique. More on «Mozambique’s Gas: An Opportunity for South Africa?»
February 2012
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Feb 2012
Vulnerability to Climate Change in West Africa
Author: Emily Joiner, Derell Kennedo, Jesse Sampson
Publisher: Climate Change and African Political Stability (CCAPS) Program
This study is part of a program that assesses vulnerability to climate change through Africa at the sub-national level. More on «Vulnerability to Climate Change in West Africa»
January 2012
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Jan 2012
What’s Wrong with Dodd-Frank 1502?
Author: Laura E Seay
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
In this report, the author traces the development of section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act with respect to the pursuit of a conflict minerals-based strategy by US advocates. More on «What’s Wrong with Dodd-Frank 1502?»
August 2011
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Aug 2011
Water Reforms During the Crisis and Beyond
Author: Sobona Mtisi
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper examines the experiences of water reform in Zimbabwe with the view to ascertain not only the challenges and achievements of the reform in meeting its objectives thus far, but also the prospects for re-engaging with the water reform vis-à-v... More on «Water Reforms During the Crisis and Beyond»
May 2011
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May 2011
Ahead of Spring in Algeria
Author: Francis Ghilès
Publisher: CIDOB Foundation
This piece will focus on energy and economic challenges in Algeria, a country which remains as totally dependant on the export of hydrocarbons as it did forty years ago. More on «Ahead of Spring in Algeria»
January 2011
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2011
Aufstieg der Netzwerkmächte
Author: Daniel Flemes, Sören Scholvin, Georg Strüver
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
Brasilien, China, Indien und Südafrika zeigten sich laut den Worten des indischen Umweltministers mit den Ergebnissen der UN-Klimakonferenz in Cancún (Mexiko) im Dezember 2010 „sehr zufrieden“. More on «Aufstieg der Netzwerkmächte»
November 2009
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Nov 2009
Natural Resources in Côte d'Ivoire: Fostering Crisis or Peace?
Author: Lena Guesnet, Marie Müller, Jolien Schure
Publisher: Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC)
This publication investigates the extent to which natural resources have contributed to causing and sustaining armed conflict in Côte d'Ivoire as well as how natural resource exploitation can contribute to peace and development. More on «Natural Resources in Côte d'Ivoire: Fostering Crisis or Peace?» -
Nov 2009
Climate Change and Conflict
Author: Ivan Campbell, Sarah Dalrymple, Rob Craig, Alec Crawford
Publisher: Saferworld
This study focuses on the linkages between climate change and resource-based conflict in northern Kenya. More on «Climate Change and Conflict»
August 2009
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26 Aug 2009
Chad: Escaping from the Oil Trap
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
Since 2003 the exploitation of oil has contributed greatly to the deterioration of governance in Chad and to a succession of rebellions and political crises. More on «Chad: Escaping from the Oil Trap»
