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Iraq: IMF: Less Iraq Contraction in 2014 on Rising Oil Output
Dec 9, 2014
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AFP
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said Iraq's oil-dependent economy was expected to contract much less than previously thought this year due to rising oil…
Iraq/Kurdistan: Baghdad-Erbil Deal is Silent on KRG's Surplus Oil
Dec 9, 2014
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Mohammed A. Salih, Al-Monitor
ERBIL, Iraq — The new oil agreement between Iraq’s federal government and the autonomous Kurdish government in the north appears to have left some room…
Liberia: In Oil & Gas Laws Stakeholders Want President's Power Limited
Dec 9, 2014
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Leroy M. Sonpon, III, Liberian Observer
At least 150 stakeholders from over 30 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have successfully validated two 'Oil and Gas Laws', but recommended limitations on the power…
Canada: Senior Environmental Consultant
Dec 8, 2014
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Department of Foreign Affairs. Trade, and Development
The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Development (DFATD) Canada is seeking the services of a senior environmental consultant with experience and expertise in international…
Unregulated World Oil Market Is A Peace For South Sudan
Dec 8, 2014
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Gurtong
No More Resource Curse: Unregulated World Oil Market is a Peace for South Sudan
Faced with US sale oil boom and lower global oil demand, oil…
Feeding Unrest: A Closer Look at the Relationship Between Food Prices and Sociopolitical Conflict
Dec 8, 2014
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New Security Beat
From the Roman poet Juvenal’s observations about bread and circuses to Marie Antoinette’s proclamation, “let them eat cake!” the link between food and political stability is well…
Conflict Minerals: SEC Files Brief in Conflict Minerals Rehearing
Dec 8, 2014
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Stephen M. Quinlivan, Lexology
The SEC has filed its brief in the conflict minerals rehearing. Amnesty International also filed its brief as intervenor and Free Speech for People filed an amicus brief.
To recap, when…
Liberia: Still No Oil for Liberia, but
Dec 8, 2014
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Garmonyou Wilson, The Inquirer
With 17 oil blocks on the coast of Liberia, Nigerian, American, Chinese companies among others have leased more than 60%. Each block costs the company…
Iraq/Kurdistan: Kirkuk Governor: Oil Revenue to Kurdish Region Delayed
Dec 7, 2014
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World Bulletin
Revenue from oil exports to the Kurdish Regional Government is held up by government discussion of the 2014 budget, and by pipeline stoppages, Kirkuk Governor Najmiddin…
Somalia: Somaliland: “How Does One Misappropriate Yet to Be Harvested Products “Wonders Eng Duale
Dec 7, 2014
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Yusuf M Hasan, Somaliandsun
The four main foreign firms with oil Product Sharing Contracts –PSC with Somaliland are ready to continue exploration and start extraction operations in the first…
China/Philippines/South China Sea: China Denounces Philippine 'Pressure' Over Sea Dispute Arbitration
Dec 7, 2014
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Adam Rose and Ben Blanchard, Reuters
China denounced the Philippines on Sunday for putting it under pressure with an international arbitration case over disputed waters, and refused again to participate a…
Iraq/Kurdistan: Baghdad: No Agreement on Independent Kurdish Oil Export
Dec 7, 2014
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Rudaw
Iraq’s oil ministry dismissed on Sunday reports that Baghdad had agreed to independent oil exports by the Kurdish government, saying its position had not changed.
“The…
Myanmar: Legal Coordinator, Myanmar Legal Program
Dec 5, 2014
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EarthRights International
EarthRights International (ERI) seeks a highly qualified, committed attorney to lead the coordination and development of our Myanmar Legal Program inside Myanmar, working with local…
Missing the Progress Made in Congo
Dec 5, 2014
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Washington Post
The Dec. 1 front-page article “In Congo, unintended harm from a U.S. law,” about Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act, understated the important progress made in the fight to…
Writing China: Luke Patey, ‘The New Kings of Crude’
Dec 5, 2014
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Wall Street Journal
China’s hunt for oil to drive its fast-growing economy has taken it into conflict areas like Sudan and South Sudan, a risky venture for both…
9 Things You Need To Know About Conflict Minerals
Dec 5, 2014
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Think Progress
The armed conflict in eastern Congo that has killed over 5.4 million people is financed largely by trading minerals used in an array of common…
Liberia: Confab On Oil Law Validation Begins
Dec 5, 2014
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AllAfrica
The Legislature is expected to begin a two-day National Stakeholders Dialogue for the validation of the Draft Petroleum Exploration & Production Act 2013 today.
The conference…
Iraq: ISIS Dismantles Oil Refinery at Baiji, Shipping Facility to Mosul
Dec 5, 2014
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Rudaw
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region-- The Islamic State (ISIS) dismantled a refinery near Baiji, and transported it to the northern city of Mosul, Iraqi military sources said.
Military officials…
Iraq/Kurdistan: Kurdish Oil Market Evolving Quickly
Dec 5, 2014
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Daniel J. Graeber, United Press International
The market for crude oil produced in the Kurdish north of Iraq is evolving rapidly both in the domestic and foreign markets, an oil company…
Iraq/Kurdistan: Oil Deal a Sign of Hope Between Baghdad, Erbil
Dec 5, 2014
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Mushreq Abbas, Al-Monitor
As soon as the oil agreement signed Dec. 2 between the Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) was announced, optimism emerged in Iraqi…
Iraq: Iraqi Army Repels ISIS Attack on Baiji Oil Refinery
Dec 5, 2014
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Al Arabiya
Iraq’s armed forces have repelled a major attack by extremists on Baiji oil refinery in northern Iraq, Al Arabiya News Channel on Friday.
Last month the…
Washington DC: Environmental Protection Agency, Conflict Resolution Specialist
Dec 4, 2014
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US EPA, Peace and Collaborative Development Network
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Job Announcement Number: RTP-OGC-DE-2015-0001
SALARY RANGE: $52,146.00 to $82,019.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, December 3, 2014 to Tuesday, December 9, 2014
DUTY LOCATIONS:…
Liberia: House Reaffirms Its Commitment to Reform Oil Sector
Dec 4, 2014
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Richard Stephens, AllAfrica
Monrovia — Deputy House Speaker Hans Barchue has reaffirmed the National Legislature's commitment to reform the oil and gas sectors of Liberia to ensure every…
Iraq/Kurdistan: Here's What The Big Iraqi-Kurdish Oil Deal Really Means
Dec 4, 2014
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Michael Knights, Business Insider
Leaders in Baghdad and Iraqi Kurdistan have taken a brave step toward reunifying the country through revenue sharing. The United States should support implementation of…
Afghan President Sets out His Mining Agenda
Dec 4, 2014
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Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
The potential for major government revenue from the Afghan mining sector is significant. Whilst it will not alone revive Afghanistan’s economic prospects, it will need…
Kenya: Senior Programme Officer – Conflict-Sensitive Extractive Sector Development
Dec 3, 2014
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International Alert, Peace and Collaborative Development Network
International Alert is requesting Expressions of Interest from qualified and experienced specialists for a six month assignment in Nairobi, Kenya, beginning February 2nd 2015 – with…
Iraq/Kurdistan: Iraq's Big Kurdish Oil Deal
Dec 3, 2014
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Vivienna Walt, Fortune
You almost have to hand it to ISIS. The brutal terror group has stormed across Syria and Iraq, gobbling up territory and sparking turmoil across…
Iraq/Kurdistan: Special Report: How Exxon Helped Make Iraqi Kurdistan
Dec 3, 2014
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Dmitry Zhdannikov, Isabel Coles and Ned Parker, Reuters
In January 2011, Exxon hired one of the best connected men in Iraq: Ali Khedery, an American of Iraqi descent who had served in Baghdad as…
Iraq: Amid Conflict with ISIS, Iraq Pumps Oil Like There's No Tomorrow
Dec 3, 2014
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Robert Winderm, NBC News
espite its war with ISIS, Iraq is pumping oil at a pace not seen in nearly 40 years, and the spigot will be opened still…
Africa: IGAD Officials to Discuss Beefing up Regional Cooperation in Conflict Prevention
Dec 3, 2014
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APA
The Committee of Permanent Secretaries (CPS) of the Inter-Governmental Agency for Development (IGAD)'s Conflict Early Warning and Response Mechanism (CEWARN) will convene on Thursday in…