Afghan oil. A source of development or conflict?

Opinion October 21, 2010

Norad has been assisting the Afghan Mines Ministry with capacity building and technical support since 2007. With growing international interest in hydrocarbons and the prospect of the withdrawal of foreign troops from 2011, how should donors work in the Afghan energy sector?

Arne Strand is Deputy Director of Chr. Michelsens Institute.

Aled Williams is U4 Programme Coordinator at Chr. Michelsens Institute.

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