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Big barrels: African oil and gas and the quest for prosperity
Resource wealth in Sub-Saharan Africa has been linked in recent times to corruption and inefficiency. This books looks at the reality that is tis more complex and encouraging. In a series of eight case studies the authors look at what African nations are doing right. Employment and enterprise in Nigeria, good governance in Ghana, economic development in Tanzania, environmental stewardship in Gabon are all elements of success in African nations’ petroleum industries today. The positive trends in Africa’s energy business, as well as its challenges, are presented here. Big Barrels lays out the facts on how oil and gas can be a force for good.
Book details
Physical description: 15 x 23 Black 158pp.
Publisher: Clink Street
Place of publication: London
ISBN: 9781911525455
Classification: 150 -
Keywords: Oil and Gas - energy development - environmental aspects - environmental protection
Subjects: Environmental protection, Oil and gas extraction, Energy security
