Natural Resource Sovereignty and the Right to Development in Africa

This book explores the relationship between natural resource ownership and the right to development in Africa, arguing that appropriate governance is necessary to achieve the right to development. It provides case study illustrations from Zimbabwe, Ghana, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 314 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationship between natural resource ownership and the right to development in Africa. Recognized and safeguarded by a vast array of international, regional, and domestic instruments, these rights ensure individuals' entitlement to fully and freely utilize their natural resources for sustenance, economic growth, social well-being, and cultural advancement. However, despite the abundance of natural resources in Africa, a significant majority of its people continue to face poverty. This book presents a central argument: to achieve the right to development in Africa, effective governance of the continent's natural resources, which are rightfully owned by the African people, is paramount. Through case study illustrations from Zimbabwe, Ghana, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the chapters explore the normative measures, specific guarantees, and community entitlements to natural resources that are essential for realizing the right to development.

This book is a valuable resource for scholars, postgraduate students, policymakers, and practitioners in the fields of Natural Resources, Development, and African Studies. It provides a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with resource ownership and development in Africa, offering insights into the measures necessary to promote sustainable and equitable growth.

Weight: 610g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032049076