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Property Rights and the Resource Curse

Posted on June 11, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Global Economy
Many countries with the most abundant reserves of natural resources also have citizens with the lowest standards of living.
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Keywords: petroleum, diamonds, natural resources

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Only Conflict-Free Diamonds, Please

Posted on December 15, 2006
Countries: Ghana
Previously filed under: Africa, Trade
At a the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme conference held by the UN, delegates came under pressure to act against Ghana, a trafficker of conflict diamonds.
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Keywords: U.N., trade, Kimberly Process, diamonds, conflict, Africa

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How Diamonds Became a Power for Good in Africa

Posted on November 6, 2006
Previously filed under: Africa, Global Economy
Africa's diamonds have been given a bad rap, but with the right ingredients of good governance and careful leadership, they could become a force for continental good.
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Keywords: diamonds, blood diamonds, commodities, Africa, global economy, development

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