China's oil diplomacy in Africa

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China's oil diplomacy in Africa is accompanied by an explicit stance that emphasizes state sovereignty and non-interference in domestic affairs, is wholly disinterested in transparency or human rights, and threatens to undercut efforts by the African Union and its western partners to make government and business more accountable. However, while China is providing investment where little was previously forthcoming, concerns about Beijing's engagement with Africa's oil industries need to be resolved, by African leaders as well as by Western policy makers.

China, Foreign trade, International politics, International trade, International relations

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New approaches to volatility: Dealing with the 'resource curse' in sub-Saharan Africa

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The large amount of money spent on petroleum has not brought prosperity to African countries but instead has caused poverty, reduction in the growth of economy, and conflict. The many reasons for these effects include large inflow of exchange rates that affects non-oil production, expansion in the oil sector does not provide job opportunities, and the increased need for resources raises conflicts.

Government domestic functions, Subsaharan Africa, Social policy, Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

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The false developmental promise of Corporate Social Responsibility: Evidence from multinational oil companies

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An extensive twelve-month research project on the Gulf of Guinea region funded by the Nuffield foundation suggests that there are many obstacles to the development of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The conclusion states that a focus on CSR may deliver attention from broader political, economic and social solutions for developmental problems.

Environmental Management, Management dynamics, Public affairs, Middle East, Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Ethics, Conservation & Land Mgmt-Total Govt, Management, Ethical aspects, Corporate social responsibility, Company business management, Environmental protection

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