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  The Western Sahara conflict: the role of natural resources in decolonization

  Nordic Africa Institute / Nordiska Afrikainstitutet, Uppsala, 2006

  This collection of articles looks at the role of natural resources in Western Sahara and outlines the framework for Western Sahara’s independence from Morocco.There is no doubt that the question of the natural resources of Western Sahara such as fish, oil and phosphates has been the main reason for the interest in the area in question.
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  Oil development in Northern Upper Nile, Sudan

  European Coalition on Oil in Sudan, 2006

  This report documents the impact of oil exploitation in the Melut Basin in Upper Nile State, Sudan, as told by inhabitants of the area and photographed from satellites.Findings of the study include:oil-rich areas in the Melut Basin have suffered oil-related death, destruction and displacement : well over a hundred villages have been emptied and the natural environment has been severely
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  Cautiously optimistic: the case for maintaining sanctions in Liberia

  Global Witness, 2006

  The end of the transitional period and the inauguration of an elected government mark a new period of opportunities for Liberia. In this context the report examines progress that has been achieved so far and examines whether current sanctions should be lifted or not.
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  Socio-economic effects of gold mining in Mali: a Study of the Sadiola and Morila mining operations

  Chr. Michelsen Institute, Norway, 2006

  This is a study of the economic and social impacts of the gold mining industry in Mali.
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  The myths of the west african gas pipeline

  Friends of the Earth International, 2006

  This document presents and explores what it alledges are myths surrounding the West African Gas Pipeline. The West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) is a onshore and offshore pipeline that will transport natural gas from gas fields in the western Niger Delta of Nigeria to Benin Republic, Togo and Ghana.
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  An independent commissioned review evaluating the effectiveness of the Kimberley Process

  Global Witness, 2006

  The report assesses implementation of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) to date, and is intended to offer Participants both a framework for organising future work and specific ideas for enhancing effectiveness.
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  Counting the cost of gold

  Catholic Fund for Overseas Development, 2006

  This report looks at the changes needed to ensure that gold mining will benefit development in resource rich countries, for example by generating revenue and creating jobs.With reference to case studies from Honduras and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the report outlines further changes needed in the gold mining industry.
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  Strengthening transparency in the oil sector in Cameroon: why does it matter?

  International Monetary Fund, 2006

  This paper analyses transparency issues in Cameroon's oil sector. It shows that, while substantial efforts have already been undertaken, continued action is necessary to strengthen transparency.
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  Trade and conflict

  Center for International Development, Harvard University, 2005

  This report examines the theoretical underpinnings of trade and conflict, and lays out the debate on how free trade affects conflict.
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  Aboriginal engagement and sustainability compendium

  Canadian Business for Social Responsibility, 2005

  This guidebook outlines the outcomes of the 'Building Sustainable Relationships: Aboriginal Engagement and Sustainability' conference. It looks at aboriginal engagement in the context of sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Canada’s natural resources sectors, particularly the mining, oil and gas, forestry, and energy industries.

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