We consider the different types of rent-seeking practices in emerging oil economies, and
discuss how they contribute to social conflict and a local resource curse in the Albertine …

We consider the impacts of the development of oil resources (exploration and extraction) on
the lives and livelihoods of people living in the Albertine Graben region of Uganda. These …

Since Uganda discovered commercial oil deposits in 2006, there have been many extraction
activities resulting in many social impacts. Uganda is still one of the poorest countries in the …

This study sought to investigate the effect of oil exploration and socio-economic
development in Hoima District. The study was guided by three objectives: to examine the …

Many studies have interrogated the interaction between global 'oil politics and human
security, particularly the implications for vulnerable indigenous groups in oil-producing …

Nigeria undoubtedly has been Africa's foremost oil producer until recently when now and
again, Angola overtakes Nigeria in its crude oil production as reported in the Organisation of …

Africa has about 30% of the planet's mineral reserves, most of which are unexploited. The
potential for further discovery and exploitation is immense (Hilson, 2002b). Africa already …

The study sought to address the gap in empirical research related to print media and crisis
communication for natural disasters in Uganda. Against this backdrop, the objective of this …

The study was carried out with the aim of analyzing Uganda Wildlife Authority's
preparedness to address the negative impacts of oil and gas activities on wildlife resources …

This study explores the effect of the oil refinery construction process on the indigenous
people/local communities in Kabaale, Buseruka, Hoima district. It also examines the legal …