Wilson Center Experts
Nicolas Cook
Affiliation:
Specialist in African Affairs, Congressional Research Service
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Oil in Africa: Blessing or Curse?
April 21, 2011 // 12:00pm — 1:15pm
Oil has been a mixed blessing to many African countries, providing great wealth but also bringing with it the curse of corruption. Panelists discussed the history of oil management on the continent and how countries such as Ghana and Liberia, which are at the early stages of oil development and production, can avoid these obstacles. They also examined what role the U.S. can play. more
Oil in Africa: Blessing or Curse?
April 21, 2011 // 12:00pm — 1:15pm
Oil has been a mixed blessing to many African countries, providing great wealth but also bringing with it the curse of corruption. Panelists discussed the history of oil management on the continent and how countries such as Ghana and Liberia, which are at the early stages of oil development and production, can avoid these obstacles. They also examined what role the U.S. can play.