New Research Shows How Countries Can Avoid the “Resource Curse” Mark Leon Goldberg February 11, 2019 The riddle of how to avoid the so-called "resource curse" has bedeviled a generation of policy makers, economists and academics. "Resource curse" refers to the negative consequences that befall a country when it discovers a valuable natural resource, like o...
Sudans Reach Agreement on Oil: But It’s Just a First Step Carol Jean Gallo August 8, 2012 Ongoing negotiations between the two Sudans have resulted in an agreement on oil this weekend. Both countries made substantial concessions, but oil is only one aspect of the broader agreement set to be signed this year.
South Sudan Halts Oil Production. Will this be the Start of an ‘Oil War?’ Carol Jean Gallo January 30, 2012 The breakdown of negotiations on oil exploitation between the two Sudans is about more than just oil revenue.
Oil and Independence in South Sudan Carol Jean Gallo July 8, 2011 The day before official independence, the north and south negotiating teams still have not come up with an agreement on oil;
