Oil for health in sub-Saharan Africa: health systems in a 'resource curse' environment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In a restricted sense, the resource curse is a theory that explains the inverse relationship classically seen between dependence on natural resources and economic growth. It defines a peculiar economic and political environment, epitomized by oil extraction in sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods

Based on secondary research and illustrations from four oil-rich geographical areas (the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, Angola, southern Chad, Southern Sudan), I propose a framework for analysing the effects of the resource curse on the structure of health systems at sub-national levels. Qualitative attributes are emphasised. The role of the corporate sector, the influence of conflicts, and the value of classical mitigation measures (such as health impact assessments) are further

SUBMITTER: Calain P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2596095 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature