Ayo Johnson, a Worldfocus contributing blogger, writes about extraction of natural resources in Africa. The piece, excerpted from his blog, Africa Speak International, argues that Chinese investment in Africa has benefited that continent and speaks to Africa's natural strategic importance.
All Posts Tagged With: "natural resources"
Perspectives
November 18, 2009
Africa remains the final frontier for economic growth
Worldfocus Radio
November 5, 2009
Worldfocus Radio: Philippines — the forgotten terrorist front
Martin Savidge hosts Filipino peace negotiator and Catholic priest Eliseo Mercado and security analyst Zachary Abuza when Worldfocus Radio explores the forgotten terrorist front in the Philippines. LISTEN NOW.
WorldDesk (blog)
June 9, 2009
Police clash with indigenous protesters in Peru
In northern Peru, Amazon Indians and police have clashed violently over the issue of exploiting natural resources, with more than 50 killed. Worldfocus blogger Peter Eisner weighs the Peruvian government's response to the protests, arguing that the president's statements have been inopportune and politically incorrect.
Worldfocus Radio
March 31, 2009
Tune in: Radio show on resources in the developing world
Worldfocus.org's weekly radio show explored the state of natural resource use, opportunities and dangers for resource-rich developing countries and the role played by the U.S. in this global issue. Dave Burdick, Michael Cohen and Alf Hornborg joined the conversation.
Video
January 7, 2009
Gas dispute causes shortages in Europe
Energy expert Edward Chow explains the gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine and its significance for Europe.
