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What does it mean?
Control over natural resources is framed as resistance against neo-colonialism.
In plain terms
We keep our resources instead of letting outsiders control them.
What can you take from it?
Local control of resources is a form of anti-colonialism.

Where it applies

  • economic policy
  • international relations
  • development

Putting it to work

  • resource management
  • advocacy

Questions to consider

  • Who should own resources?
  • Is neo-colonialism real?

Another view

Rejecting external aid can lead to economic isolation.

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