Niger : un État à forte teneur en uranium

Grégoire, Emmanuel

doi:10.3917/her.142.0206

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“…After decolonization France has tried to maintain close relations with Niger and safeguard its interests in Nigerien uranium, which supplies the fuel of 58 nuclear reactors in France (Meyer, ). France adopted a realist stance by suggesting approval of Tandja's plans to stay in power during a visit of President Sarkozy in March 2009, a few months after French company Areva was granted new mining concessions (Grégoire, , pp. 220–1; Baudais and Chauzal, , pp.…”

Section: Explaining Instrumental Variation: Realism or Idealism?mentioning

confidence: 99%

Norms or Interests? Explaining Instrumental Variation in EU Democracy Promotion in Africa

Biondo

2014

J of Common Market Studies

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This article investigates the causes for instrumental variation in EU democracy promotion in Africa. Can instrumental variation better be explained from a realist or from an idealist perspective? Realism would predict that sanctions are more likely in the absence of historical, security or commercial interests. Idealism would suggest that sanctions are more likely in the case of grave violations of democracy and human rights, in countries that are unstable and economically underperforming, and when there is pressure from regional organizations and domestic actors. Empirically, the article compares two cases (Guinea and Niger) where the EU imposed sanctions and two non-cases (Ethiopia and Rwanda) where the EU was reluctant to do so. Contrary to the prevalent thesis in the literature, the article finds stronger evidence for idealism (which is confirmed in all the cases) than for realism (which is only confirmed in the cases of Guinea and Ethiopia).

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Section: Explaining Instrumental Variation: Realism or Idealism?mentioning

confidence: 99%

Norms or Interests? Explaining Instrumental Variation in EU Democracy Promotion in Africa

Biondo

2014

J of Common Market Studies

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“…This finding is not unexpected given previous papers that have identified weaknesses in impact assessment research and practice in Africa (Erlanger et al 2008;Winkler et al 2013). At the same time, it is a relevant finding, as it contrasts with the booming extractive industries sectors in many African countries (Grégoire 2011). If negative externalities associated with NREPs are to be prevented at the local and national level, strong impact assessment practice is required (Joyce et al 2018).…”

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Scoping review of the inclusion of economic analysis in impact studies of natural resource extraction projects

Zabré

Dietler

Diagbouga

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Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal

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The extraction of natural resources, such as minerals, oil, and gas, can have profound economic effects. The application of economic analysis methods in impact studies of resource extraction projects holds potential to inform decision-making in order to optimise gains and minimise negative externalities. This paper aims to identify and characterise peer-reviewed publications that report on economic studies implemented as part of impact assessments of resource extraction projects. We conducted a systematic scoping review in PubMed and Scopus of articles published between 1998 and 2020. Out of 1,579 raw hits, we identified 13 articles describing 15 economic analyses of resource extraction projects. Half of the identified papers presented economic analyses conducted in the context of mining and oil/gas projects. The majority of the identified studies dealt with the cost and/or benefits of environmental and/or social impacts. Only one study investigated economic aspects associated with potential health impacts. Given the small number of papers identified, economic analysis of impacts associated with natural resource extraction projects seems to be a small field of published research. Yet the inclusion of economic analysis in impact assessment of resource extraction projects holds promise to better harness benefits for local communities and governments while minimising negative externalities.

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“…The call for democracy seems to have evoked the idea of the "resource curse" to shape public sentiment: As Niger now had oil, the country was on the road to dictatorship! National political observers in Nigerien newspapers quickly established a relationship between Niger developing oil production and Tazartché, as did some academic observers (Gazibo 2011;Grégoire 2011Grégoire , 2010. The opposition forces succeeded with their call, with international sanctions against the Tandja government enacted after the 2009 constitutional referendum.…”

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“…Niger's political configuration is profoundly shaped by uranium production (Grégoire 2011). The presence of uranium had already been confirmed by 1956.…”

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“…6 In making use of the resource-curse scenario, long-time political observers of Niger have come to the conclusion that Tazartché was triggered by oil (and uranium). After all, Tazartché was designed to alter the Constitution and get Tandja re-elected as president, thereby placing him in the best position to capture future oil (and uranium) rents (Grégoire 2010(Grégoire , 2011Gazibo 2011: 342-343). But does this assumption withstand empirical scrutiny?…”

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Crude Moves: Oil, Power, and Politics in Niger

Schritt¹,

Schareika

2018

Africa Spectrum

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In this article, we analyse the political and social process through which Niger has emerged as a new oil state since 2008. Instead of viewing the situation as a clear-cut resource-curse scenario, we see oil as an important, but by no means determining factor in the country's current political workings. Analysing the main features and narratives of the Nigerien political game in this time of incipient oil production, we first of all observe how various political actors, including the government, political parties, civil society, and wealthy businesspeople, transform oil into a political resource by developing particular notions, images, and meanings of it, including scenarios of a resource curse or resource blessing. We thus argue that in the formative moment of Niger becoming a new oil state, oil appears as an idiom within which Niger's current political and social processes are framed.

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Niger : un État à forte teneur en uranium

Cited by 15 publications

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Norms or Interests? Explaining Instrumental Variation in EU Democracy Promotion in Africa

Norms or Interests? Explaining Instrumental Variation in EU Democracy Promotion in Africa

Scoping review of the inclusion of economic analysis in impact studies of natural resource extraction projects

Crude Moves: Oil, Power, and Politics in Niger

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