Using information to break the political resource curse in natural gas management in Mozambique

Alex Armand; Ana Isabel Costa; Alexander Coutts; Pedro C. Vicente; Inês Vilela

Using information to break the political resource curse in natural gas management in Mozambique

Alex Armand, Ana Isabel Costa, Alexander Coutts, Pedro C. Vicente, Inês Vilela

NOVA School of Business and Economics (NOVA SBE)

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Abstract

This study evaluated the impact of providing information to local leaders and communities about the discovery of natural gas in Mozambique, and the implications for provincial government revenues and job creation. Authors find that the community-targeted information campaign increased citizen mobilisation, trust at different levels, and voice and accountability.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - Mar 2019

Publication series

Name	3ie Impact Evaluation Report
No.	93

UN SDGs

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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

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Using information to break the political resource curse in natural gas management in Mozambique

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