This book looks at the distribution, occurrences, potential and prospects for good governance, transparency and sustainable development of geological resources in Sub-Saharan Africa. By bringing together numerous different point of views, it is carried out in a holistic, interdisciplinary and scientific way.

The states of Sub-Saharan Africa are among the world s most resource-rich regions yet many of these countries are a long way from attaining their development potential some are among the least developed in the world. Paradoxically, those countries that are most richly...