Mining in Africa: Decoding the Resource Curse, Illegal Miners, and Success Stories from Africa 4 Dummies

Mining in Africa: Decoding the Resource Curse, Illegal Miners, and Success Stories

1 hour 21 minutes Posted Jan 20, 2024 at 5:29 pm.

) Introduction

) What is the resource curse? Does it exist ?

) Were Africans mining before colonialism ?

) Colonial mineral extraction in Africa example Belgian Congo

) Mining after independence (1960s), nationalisation and the lost glory days

) A copper version of OPEC ? CIPEC?

) Blaming the African state

) Liberalise and privatise

) The vilification of illegal miners (artisanal miners)

) Green tech & Leveraging the 'New Scramble for Africa'

) From Congolese mines to the Apple store: can Africa influence the supply chain?

) What is life like in Congolese mining communities ?

) How can we get it right ? Are they any success stories?

) How to fight self-cynicism and afro-pessimism about African capabilities

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Uncover the paradox of wealth and poverty in mineral-rich African nations. From pre-colonial times to today, explore the resource curse, colonial impact, and post-colonial booms. Discuss the role of the African state in mineral governance, illegal mining, and hear insights from Dr. Ben Radley, a political economist specializing in the DRC. Join us for a concise exploration of the complex dynamics shaping mining in Africa.

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