Resource-backed loans in Ghana, as elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa, have been largely characterized by unrealistic projections of loan amounts and potential projects; this has resulted in disbursement challenges and project funding bottlenecks.

As of late 2021, Senegal is on the cusp of becoming a significant oil and gas producer.

À la fin de l’année 2021, le Sénégal est sur le point de devenir un important producteur de pétrole et de gaz. 

After almost a decade of high expectations, Lebanon still has no proven reserves of oil or natural gas.

Before the coronavirus pandemic struck Ghana, the country’s economy was relatively strong, with growth forecast at around 5.8 percent in 2020. A month after the country’s first recorded coronavirus case, with both national and global restrictions put in place, the IMF revised this figure down to 1.5 percent.

One of the priorities of Tanzania’s new president is negotiating a way forward for the country’s long-planned offshore gas project. 

When information on the Agyapa IPO surfaced in social media in early August 2020, NRGI worked with a group of key Ghanaian civil society organizations to broaden its advocacy “asks” by providing solutions to ensure an adequate valuation of Ghana's gold.

Le Sénégal, qui dispose de grandes réserves de gaz naturel, semble être sur le point de devenir un important producteur d’hydrocarbures. Cette richesse en ressources présente des opportunités, mais aussi des risques. Ce document NRGI passe en revue l’expérience récente d’autres « nouveaux producteurs » et en tire des enseignements pour le Sénégal.

Senegal, with large reserves of natural gas, appears to be on the verge of becoming a significant hydrocarbon producer. This resource wealth presents opportunities, but also risks. NRGI's new paper reviews the experience of other “new producers” and draws lessons for Senegal.