Foreword by - Elias Ayuk Director United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa

The elements necessary to improve the governance of natural resource sectors and ensure that they contribute to Africa’s development are numerous. [...] They include, but are not limited to, the establishment of policy frameworks for better management of natural resources, building of capacities to improve technical skills at different levels (legislatures, civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, and the research community), development of strong, transparent governance structures in both host and home countries to dissuade co. [...] The overview of significant and emerging issues within the context of natural resource governance, the examination of extractive sector regulations that takes a critical look at old practices and explores new models for change, the examination of BRICS countries’ short- and long-term impacts on Africa’s natural resource sectors, and the review of transnational initiatives all set the stage for muc. [...] In this publication, the in-depth analyses of many related themes reflecting local, national, regional, and global policy priorities are without doubt meaningful contributions to better governance and management of the continent’s natural resources. [...] It is hoped that the improved governance and management of natural resource sectors will help generate and harness revenues to tackle Africa’s development challenges.