Is S Sudan Falling into Oil Resource Curse?

Jun 7, 2014 | Malek Cook-Dwach
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The notion of resource curse has engulfed African countries, which are rich in natural resources and heavily depend on revenues from these resources. The resource curse is characterized by poverty-stricken, corruption and violent.

Relatively small group (Elite) captures vast wealth while leaving the entire society without basics need such as clean drinking water, electricity, shelter and consumption goods that define the absolute minimum resources necessary for long-term physical well-being.