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Natural Resources, Conflict, and Sustainable Development : Lessons from the Niger Delta.

The Niger Delta Region has in the past two decades experienced protracted violent conflicts. At the roots of these violent conflicts are the genuine quests of the people for sustainable development that is based on social justice, equity, fairness and environmental protection. Although richly endowe...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Ukaga, Okechukwu
Otros Autores: Ukiwo, Ukoha O., Ibaba, Ibaba Samuel
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken : Francis, Taylor & amp ; 2012.
Colección:Routledge African studies.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Cover; Natural Resources, Conflict, and Sustainable Development; Copyright; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Foreword; Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction: Natural Resource, Conflict, and Sustainable Development in the Niger Delta; 2. Because of Oil?: Understanding the Globalization of the Niger Delta and Its Consequences; 3. Overcoming Tyranny and Underdevelopment in the Niger Delta Through Appropriate Human Resources Development and Utilization; 4. Assessing the Human Development Eff orts of the Niger Delta Development Commission.
  • 5. Entrepreneurship Development and Poverty Reduction in the Niger Delta6. Nongovernmental Organizations and Conflict Resolution in Niger Delta: The Yakubu Gowon Centre's Peace Process in Ogoni; 7. Land Reform, Land Rights, and Development Challenges in Nigeria: A Focus on the Niger Delta; 8. Challenges to Fundamental Rights of Women in the Niger Delta; 9. Conclusion: Reclaiming Politics and Reforming Governance: Options for Sustainable Peace and Development in the Niger Delta; Contributors; Index.