Managing mineral wealth : training materials on management of mineral wealth and the role of mineral wealth in social-economic development

Abstract

Nations richly endowed with minerals should be able to develop these resources for their own benefit, creating opportunities for employment and regional economic development, ultimately facilitating broader national economic and social development. Yet many national economies highly dependent on mineral production and exports have not performed well over the last several decades. A key to converting minerals in the ground to broader economic and social development is good governance.