Publication
16 Aug 2010
Afghanistan’s vast mineral wealth could contribute to state-building and sustainable development if mining contracts are fair, transparent and effectively monitored. Prudent management of mineral resources could trigger and sustain equitable economic growth and lay the foundation for lasting peace. Lessons from the award of exploration rights for the Aynak copper mines in 2008 point to gaps in Afghanistan’s contracting processes. Positive developments in Afghanistan’s finance and health sectors could be instructive.
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Author | Raymond Gilpin, Ashley Pandya |
Series | USIP Peace Briefs |
Issue | 45 |
Publisher | United States Institute of Peace (USIP) |
Copyright | © 2010 United States Institute of Peace (USIP) |