This chapter examines the tension between exploiting Africa's natural resources and promoting sustainable development, advocating for local industry growth rather than raw material sales. It also critiques financial initiatives that may undermine local communities, such as Natural Asset Corporations linked to major institutions. The discussion extends to historical parallels with Latin America and the questionable motivations of financial players in the context of environmentalism and debt politics.

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