Natural Resource Investment and Africa's Development

Download or read book Natural Resource Investment and Africa's Development written by Francis N. Botchway and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This well-researched book covers a wide spectrum of important issues that are central to investment in natural resources and ultimately, economic development of Africa. Francis Botchway and the expert contributors analyze the relationships between good governance and resource management, as well as the existing commercial and financial agreements. The environmental implication of resource exploitation and the international dimensions of the industry are also explored in this insightful study. Each comprehensive and concise contribution highlights the importance of transparency and equity in investment and management of natural resources. Natural Resource Investment and Africa's Development is essential material for scholars and students of development, environmental law, international economic law and dispute resolution, as well as any international investor in natural resources.