Introduction, issue 73
Africa is often referred to as the forgotten continent. It only catches the headlines when revolutions, massacres or massive electoral fraud take place. Africa is not a poor continent however. There is both hydrocarbon and mineral wealth. Oil and gas resources are valuable assets for the countries t...
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Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
2008
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| Summary: | Africa is often referred to as the forgotten continent. It only catches the headlines when revolutions, massacres or massive electoral fraud take place. Africa is not a poor continent however. There is both hydrocarbon and mineral wealth. Oil and gas resources are valuable assets for the countries that possess them, and globally for an energy hungry world. In this issue of <em>Forum</em> five authors assess successes achieved and problems faced by some African countries in the hydrocarbon and electricity fields. |
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