Botchway, N. Francis --- "Natural Resource Investment and Africa’s Development" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2011) [2011] ELECD 395

Editor(s): Botchway, N. Francis

Title: Natural Resource Investment and Africa’s Development

Series: New Horizons in Environmental and Energy Law series

Topics: Environmental Law; Law and Development

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Date of Publication: 31 May 2011

Number of pages: 544

ISBN (hard cover): 9781848446793

EISBN: 9780857930408

Abstract/Description:

This well-researched book covers a wide spectrum of important issues that are central to investment in natural resources and ultimately, economic development of Africa.

Francis Botchway and the expert contributors analyse the relationships between good governance and resource management, as well as the existing commercial and financial agreements. The environmental implication of resource exploitation and the international dimensions of the industry are also explored in this insightful study. Each comprehensive and concise contribution highlights the importance of transparency and equity in investment and management of natural resources.

Natural Resource Investment and Africa’s Development is essential material for scholars and students of development, environmental law, international economic law and dispute resolution, as well as any international investor in natural resources.