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Searching with a thematic focus on Corporate Social Responsibility in Nigeria

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    The next Gulf? Oil politics, environmental apocalypse and rising tension in the Niger Delta

    African Centre for Constructive Resolution of Disputes, 2006
    Nigeria has a huge deposit of crude oil that ranks among the best quality in the world. The oil resources are located in the Niger Delta area of the country. Many argue that Nigeria should have reduced or eliminated poverty. With prudent management of resources, it should rank among the richest countries of the world. Paradoxically, Nigeria ranks among the poorest countries of the world.
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    Chinese Resources-For-Infrastructure (R4I) swaps: an escape from the resource curse?

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014
    An R4I swap involves the exchange of natural resources for infrastructure. The revenues from the export of natural resources such as oil or copper are used as collateral for a loan to finance infrastructure development. R4I swaps were pioneered by the Chinese state and Chinese companies in their engagement with resource-rich countries in Africa.
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    Enhancing the governance of Africa’s oil sector

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2009
    Empirical studies have shown that oil-dependent countries are more likely to suffer from civil wars motivated by ‘grievances’ or ‘greed’ — and this is particularly true for states in sub-Saharan Africa.
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    Elephants, ats and superpowers: Nigeria’s relations with China

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2009
    Analysis of China’s relations with Africa has often been generalised, yet these relations vary considerably across the continent, suggesting the need for greater attention to the specificities of each case. This paper considers economic and political relations between China and Nigeria.
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    id21 viewpoint: The role of culture and the environment in sustainable tourism development

    id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2009
    The Millennium Development Goals are accepted internationally as a common framework for development. But even though these goals are global, they are most effective when linked to local realities. This means adapting them to make the most of local social capital, use locally available resources and get local communities involved.
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    Transparency and accountability in Africa’s extractive industries: the role of legislature

    National Democratic Institute, 2007
    This report identifies the challenges that African legislators face in overseeing their countries’ oil and mining industries, as well as best practices in use around the world and recommendations for future engagement.
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    Corporate partnerships and community development in the Nigerian oil industry: strengths and limitations

    United Nations Research Institute for Social Development, 2007
    This paper examines the strengths and weaknesses of different community development partnership (CDP) and poverty reduction initiatives for the Niger Delta, Nigeria, in the corporate-community relations strategies of Shell, Exxon Mobil and Total.
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    Banking on Value: A New Approach to Credit Risk in Africa

    United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, 2007
    This document assesses the extent to which environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues feature in South African and Nigerian credit risk assessment policies. It also provides guidance for implementing ESG issues in credit risk assessments. The aim is to serve as guidance for financial institutions seeking to define sustainability policies in the field of credit risk management.
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    Leaving a legacy of transparency in Nigeria

    Open Society Institute and Soros Foundations Network, 2007
    This policy brief discusses the recent transparency measures in the oil and gas sector in Nigeria. The brief argues that as Nigeria enters its 2007 elections, outgoing President Olusegun Obasanjo has left a legacy of transparency for Nigerian voters and the government.
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    Chop fine: the human rights impact of local government corruption and mismanagement in Rivers State, Nigeria

    Human Rights Watch, 2007
    This Human Rights Watch report examines the misuse of public funds by local officials in the Rivers State of Nigeria’s. It is based on interviews in Rivers state with government and donor agency officials, civil servants, health care workers, teachers, civil society groups and local residents.

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