Natural Resources and Pro-Poor Growth : the Economics and Politics.

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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 managem.  Read more... Foreword Acknowledgements Table of Contents Preface Natural Resources and Pro-Poor Growth: The Economics and Politics Executive summary Introduction to Part I: Overview of key issues Introduction to Part II: Key natural resources for pro-poor growth Part I. Overview of Key Issues Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Some Unique Features of Natural Resources Chapter 3. The Economics of Sustainable Natural Resource Management Chapter 4. Politics of Natural Resources Chapter 5. Conclusions and Recommendations for Policy Makers Checklist for Practitioners. Part II. Key Natural Resources for Pro-Poor GrowthChapter 6. Fisheries for Pro-Poor Growth Chapter 7. Forestry for Pro-Poor Growth Chapter 8. Wildlife and Nature-Based Tourism for Pro-Poor Growth Chapter 9. Soil Productivity and Pro-Poor Growth Chapter 10. Water Security and Pro-Poor Growth Chapter 11. Minerals and Pro-Poor Growth Chapter 12. Renewable Energy and Pro-Poor Growth Bibliography.