DAC Guidelines and Reference Series Natural Resources and Pro-Poor Growth: The Economics and Politics (Complete Edition - ISBN 9789264060258)

Source: SourceOECD Social Issues/Migration/Health, Volume 2008, Number 8, January 2009 , pp. i-170(170)

Publisher: OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

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Abstract:

This publication demonstrates that natural resources can contribute to growth, employment, exports and fiscal revenues in low-income countries, where natural capital constitutes a quarter of total wealth. It highlights the importance of policies encouraging the sustainable management of these resources. Moreover, it emphasises the need to address the political challenges of natural-resource management for long-term pro-poor economic growth. Part I provides an overview of the economics and politics of natural resources. It describes the unique features of natural resources and resulting management challenges, the role of sustainable natural resource management in supporting pro-poor growth, and the politics and governance of natural resources. It then offers recommendations for policy makers on how to support the approaches advocated in the paper. Part II examines these issues with respect to seven specific natural-resource sectors: fisheries, forests, wildlife and ecotourism, soil productivity, water security, minerals and renewable energy.

Preface

Natural Resources and Pro-Poor Growth: The Economics and Politics

PART 1. OVERVIEW OF KEY ISSUES

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Some Unique Features of Natural Resources

Chapter 3. The Economics of Sustainable Natural Resources Management

Chapter 4. Politice of Natural Resources

Chapter 5. Conclusions and Recommendations for Policy Makers

PART II. KEY NATIONAL RESOURCES FOR PRO-POOR GROWTH

Chapter 6. Fisheries for Pro-Poor Growth

Chapter 7. Forestry for Pro-Poor Growth

Chapter 8. Wildlife and Nature-Based Tourism for Pro-Poor Growth