Congo's Environmental Paradox e-bog
158,16 DKK
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has the natural resources the world needs it is crucial to satisfying our craving for the latest high-tech gadgets; the Inga Dam could light up all of Africa; while Congo's farmers could feed a billion people. These realities are redefining the country's strategic contribution to a globalized world. A resource paradise for some, the DRC is an environmental nig...
E-bog
158,16 DKK
Forlag
Zed Books
Udgivet
15 maj 2016
Længde
208 sider
Genrer
GTF
Sprog
English
Format
epub
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9781783602469
The Democratic Republic of Congo has the natural resources the world needs it is crucial to satisfying our craving for the latest high-tech gadgets; the Inga Dam could light up all of Africa; while Congo's farmers could feed a billion people. These realities are redefining the country's strategic contribution to a globalized world. A resource paradise for some, the DRC is an environmental nightmare for others.Congo's Environmental Paradox analyses the new dynamics in the country's forest, mineral, land, water and oil sectors, revealing the interactions between these sectors. Connecting the dots, it shows how we need to fundamentally rethink power, politics and resource management in Congo today.