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In Africa, Resources Have Their Downside.
- Source :
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Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition . 06/19/2000, Vol. 235 Issue 120, pA1. 0p. 1 Graph. - Publication Year :
- 2000
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Abstract
- Discusses why many resource-rich African nations have not prospered from their underground treasures such as gold, diamonds and oil. The greedy government officials who have looted treasuries for personal gains while shortchanging the development needs of the poor; Example; Countries where oil revenue has helped finance political turmoil.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00999660
- Volume :
- 235
- Issue :
- 120
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition
- Publication Type :
- News
- Accession number :
- 3217420