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The IDS Bulletin Vol. 14 Nos. 3

Objectives and Measures for Energy and Mineral Cooperation: a note

Published on 1 July 1983

SUMMARY The main constraints on Third World energy development are the high price of imported oil, shrinking resources of fuel wood, lack of financial resources and inadequate technical and management capacity. There is an urgent need for financial and technical assistance, particularly to provide ‘software’. This would be best provided by a specialist agency. RESUMEN Qbjetivos y medidas para la cooperación energética y minera Las mayores restricciones en el desarrollo energético del Tercer Mundo, residen en el alto precio del petróleo importado, la reducción de los recursos de leña, la falta de recursos financieros y la inadecuada capacidad técnica y administrativa. Existe urgente necesidad de asistencia técnica y financiera, especialmente de ‘programas’, los que serían mejor provistos por agencias especializadas. RÉSUMÉ Objectéfs et Mesures pour une Coopération de l’Energie et des Minéraux Les principales restrictions au développement de l’énergie du Tiers?Monde sont le prix élevé du pétrole importé, une diminution des ressources de bois?combustible, un manque de ressources financières et une capacité technique et gestionnaire inadéquate. Il y a un besoin urgent d’une aide financière et technique, particulièrement dans l’implantation du ‘logiciel’. Un organisme spécialisé serait le mieux placé à cette fin.

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Parra, F., R. (1983) Objectives and Measures for Energy and Mineral Cooperation: a note. The IDS Bulletin 14(3): 1-3

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Parra, Francisco R.

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