Resource nationalism doesn’t have to be a dirty word — just ask Norway
Mineral policies must give incentives and include a pact for development or citizens will reap none of the benefit
27 June 2019 - 05:10
Resource nationalism drives fear in mining corporations. But the concept is not inherently negative. Most agree that a country with a significant mineral endowment should reap widespread benefits from its resource. But throughout Africa that is where agreement ends.
Norway is hardly seen as resource-nationalistic. Yet it should be labelled so: state ownership, high levels of oil taxes, and a world-leading fund that stabilises and diversifies the economy while funding a generous welfare system. This framework serves the people, and does so exquisitely well...
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