Petroleum resource management in Africa: Lessons from ten years of oil and gas production in Ghana

Theophilus Acheampong, Thomas Kojo Stephens

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Abstract

This book explores Ghana's newfound oil wealth and how the revenues it generates can be used to produce inclusive economic growth and development. Comparisons are made with neighboring countries, including Nigeria, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, to highlight how petroleum resources can create jobs, increase research and development skills, and generate government revenue to invest in local services and infrastructure. The impact of global developments, such as the 2014-16 oil slump and innovation within the industry, are also covered. Petroleum Resource Management in Africa to provide policy suggestions and an operational framework for other petroleum producing countries. It will be of interest to academics and policymakers interested in resource and development economics.

Original languageEnglish
PublisherSpringer
Number of pages630
ISBN (Electronic)9783030830519
ISBN (Print)9783030830502
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 May 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Africa's oil and gas resources
  • Escaping the resource curse
  • Ghana's petroleum industry in transition
  • Natural resources and Ghana's economy
  • Petroleum sector accountability
  • Transboundary resource management

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