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    India and Africa: towards a sustainable energy partnership

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2011
    The depletion of hydrocarbon resources, due to unprecedented growth in energy demand from developing countries, concerns over the disruption of energy supplies arising from political instability in the Middle East and the emergence of energy ‘nationalism’ in some oil-producing states, has resulted in major and emerging economies shifting their focus to finding alternative energy sou
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    Can Uganda's oil endowment support its economic development?

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2010
    Global energy security concerns have fuelled the exploration of oil in Uganda. Since 2006 sizeable oil deposits have been found in the country, indicating that Uganda’s once agriculture-based economy is on the brink of a rapid transformation in favour of its natural resources sector. Whether this discovery of oil will support the economic development of the country remains to be seen.
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    Is Uganda ready for oil revenues?

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2011
    Following the discovery of substantial petroleum deposits in Uganda, expectations are high that oil revenues will lead to economic prosperity and improved standards of living. However, if not handled properly, oil revenues can exacerbate the resource curse. Overcoming the resource curse requires laws and institutions that foster transparency and accountability.
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    Indian mining companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2011
    The main mining companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are listed in Canada, Australia and the US. These companies are being steadily joined by Chinese state-owned operators. Although Indian mining companies have a growing presence in the copper, cobalt, tin and tantalum sectors, their operations remain relatively small scale, and none can yet be considered a mining major.
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    Seeing the wood for the trees: forestry governance in the DRC

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2009
    This case study on forestry governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) forms part of a three-year project entitled Strengthening the Governance of Africa’s Natural Resources, conducted by the Governance of Africa’s Resources Programme (GARP) of the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA).
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    Untangling the nets: the governance of Tanzania’s marine fisheries

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2010
    This case study of marine fisheries governance in Tanzania forms part of a three-year project entitled Strengthening the Governance of Africa’s Natural Resources conducted by the Governance of Africa’s Resources Programme of SAIIA.
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    Securing a social licence to operate? from stone age to new age mining in Tanzania

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2010
    Despite its relatively nascent operations, commercial mining is becoming a significant contributor to the Tanzanian economy and has the potential to become more so. While mining’s contribution to Tanzania’s gross domestic product (GDP) is a relatively modest 2.3%, its export value constitutes some 45% of foreign earnings.
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    Small-scale fisheries in a modernising economy: opportunities and challenges in Mozambique

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2013
    Mozambique is in a period of rapid transition. Since the end of civil war in 1992 sound governance, infrastructure investments and support from the donor community have helped to boost commerce and tourism.
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    'Troubled waters’ sustaining Uganda’s Lake Victoria Nile perch fishery

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2011
    Lake Victoria supports one of the largest freshwater fisheries in the world. It is a critical source of food and income for the countries bordering the lake: Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. However, like so many fisheries, the sustainability of this resource is threatened by poor governance, a rapid increase in fishing pressure and widespread illegal practices.
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    The power of oil: charting Uganda's transition to a petro-state

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2012
    The report investigates the political impacts that oil is likely to have on Uganda. It argues that oil production will have transformative effects on Uganda's local, national and regional political relations.

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