Does natural resource influence conflict in Africa? Evidence from panel nonlinear relationship

Sini, Snow; Abdul‐Rahim, Abdul Samad; Sulaiman, Chindo

doi:10.1016/j.resourpol.2021.102268

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“…Following the study by Arellano et al (1991), the system-generalised method of moments (SGMM) two-step estimator was used to test the hypotheses in dealing with autocorrelation and heterogeneity, heteroskedasticity and endogenous, and predicted independent variables. SGMM is suitable for studies with a short sample period and a large number of cross-sections (Chin et al, 2022;Roodman, 2009;Sini et al, 2021). SGMM comprises two-level equations requiring the instrumental variables to eliminate the correlation problem amongst residual and predictor variables.…”

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Dynamic Relationship Between Board of Directors and Corporate Sustainability Performance: Evidence from Energy Sector

Gardazi¹,

Hassan²,

SAIDIN³

et al. 2023

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The 2030 agenda for sustainable development establishes a new global sustainability target, with corporations expected to contribute significantly by implementing sustainable practices. One strategy for engaging corporations in sustainable practice focuses on corporate governance (CG) mechanisms, such as the board of directors (BOD). On the premise of stakeholder theory, agency theory and resource dependency theory, the relationship between BOD and corporate sustainability performance (CSP) was investigated using the panel data analysis. Utilising a sample of 335 energy sector corporations from 48 countries our GMM estimation shows a significant relationship between CSP and board size, different positions for CEO and Chairperson roles, and interlocking directors. The findings also showed that having more independent directors on a board lowered CSP, while gender and cultural diversity did not affect CSP. The implications of these findings to policymakers on the energy sector corporations are not limited to improving CSP via formulating and implementing specific CG strategies and policies that are beneficial but also provide explicit information on how corporate energy sectors can change their behaviour with respect to sustainable practices and good governance to address social and environmental issues.

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Dynamic Relationship Between Board of Directors and Corporate Sustainability Performance: Evidence from Energy Sector

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Hassan²,

SAIDIN³

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“…We deployed the system GMM estimation technique stipulated by Blundell and Bond [28] and expanded by Sini, Abdul-Rahim [10] and [19], a stable, effective estimator that addresses poor instruments. To increase study's dependability, we present an estimation using first-and-second-generation unit root tests, cross-sectional dependency test, and Westerlund cointegrations ECM tests.…”

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“…In reality, holding every aspect that affects capital flows is impossible due to the resource curse in Africa. This research is based on the resources curse theory, which state that resource-rich nations have slower economic growth than resource-poor ones [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10].…”

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“…This study evaluate the validity of Dunning's Investment Development Path (IDP) theory of Capital Flow [18], which holds that capital flows in stages and is influenced by either location or resources [19]. And resources curse theory expanded by by Sini, Abdul-Rahim [10].The earlier studies on natural resource-growth nexus [20,21], found that natural resource-rich IOP Publishing doi:10.1088/1755-1315/1102/1/012036 2 economies have poor economic growth when other variables remain constant. Also, Carkovic and Levine [22] discovered that FDI does not affect long-term growth using GMM estimator and panel dataset averaged over seven 5-year periods between 1960 and 1995.…”

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The Role of Natural Resources Endowment in the African Economies’ Economic Growth-Capital Flows Nexus

Sini

Abdul‐Rahim

Sulaiman

2022

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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This article examines the role of natural resource endowment in the economic growth-capital flows nexus in African economies. Utilizing the system generalized method of moments (GMM) approach and Westerlund regression approaches suitable for cointegration estimation of panel data, from 54 African countries over the time frame from 2012 to 2020. Considering the joint influence of natural resource and flows of capital on economic growth. We found that there is a resource threshold beyond which natural resources either amplify or mitigate the effects of capital flows on growth in the continent. For example, in order for capital flows to have a positive long-run influence on economic growth in African countries, natural resource rent levels must be at least 2.04 turning point (threshold). This means, the positive impact of capital flow on economic growth dependent on natural resources extractions in African countries. Finally, human capital has significant long-term spill-over impact on economic growth in African economies based on the results of Westerlund cointegration tests, and with a marginal effect of 9.67 threshold as obtained using system GMM. Thus, policymakers should focus on strategies and policies aimed at developing human capital in the continent to reduce the continent’s high level of reliance on natural resource extraction which will subsequently leads to protection of the environment from degradation.

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The anglophone crisis in Cameroon and sustainable development: A causal‐process tracing approach

Susan,

Matilda,

Epey

2024

Sustainable Development

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Armed conflict is perceived to be detrimental to sustainable development while underdevelopment is seen as the cause of armed conflict. However, little is known about the cause of the ongoing armed conflict in Southern Cameroon and its effects on the pace of sustainable development in Cameroon. This study seeks to close this gap by employing a causal‐process tracing methodology and trend analysis. The empirical results obtained suggest that there is no end to the conflict any time soon due to the divide between the Anglophone political elite, lack of international support, and repression from the government. In addition, the conflict has very minimal quantitative significant impact on the pace of development in Cameroon. By empirically analyzing the case of Cameroon, the current study lends an understanding of the causes and effects of the conflict on sustainable development and further highlights the steps that are necessary to safeguard the socio‐economic well‐being of the masses.

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Does natural resource influence conflict in Africa? Evidence from panel nonlinear relationship

Cited by 15 publications

References 62 publications

Dynamic Relationship Between Board of Directors and Corporate Sustainability Performance: Evidence from Energy Sector

Dynamic Relationship Between Board of Directors and Corporate Sustainability Performance: Evidence from Energy Sector

The Role of Natural Resources Endowment in the African Economies’ Economic Growth-Capital Flows Nexus

The anglophone crisis in Cameroon and sustainable development: A causal‐process tracing approach

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