Title: Private sector and peace building in Africa's mineral-rich conflict torn zones: a case study of KPCS and iTSCi

Authors: Mamadou Falilou Sarr

Addresses: Development and Political Affairs Specialist, BP 21014, Dakar-Ponty, Postal Code 14100, Cite Guentaba, N0 183, Golf-Sud, Dakar, Senegal

Abstract: This paper explores the international schemes for private sector's involvement in peace building efforts. It discusses the theories of conflict economics and criticises the role of transnational companies in peace building in Africa. It argues that the participation of the private sector in peace making in African mineral-rich conflict torn zones is the result of international pressure and not a genuine will for a specific industry to contribute to settling the tensions and bring about development.

Keywords: private sector; African economy; peace building; transnational companies; TNCs; Kimberly process; international intervention; Africa; conflict economics; minerals industry; mineral-rich regions.

DOI: 10.1504/AJESD.2013.058712

African Journal of Economic and Sustainable Development, 2013 Vol.2 No.4, pp.279 - 296

Published online: 28 Feb 2014 *

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