Descriptive study examines the role of resource exploitation in fueling conflict in Cabo Delgado, highlighting economic inequality and governance issues.
Key Points
Conflict escalated since 2017, fueled by the exploitation of natural resources and poor governance, impacting local communities.
Poorly managed resource wealth intensifies insurgency by Ahlu Sunnah Wa-Jama, exacerbating local dissatisfaction with government neglect.
Utilization of root cause analysis reveals structural and immediate drivers of the conflict, particularly concerning resource distribution.
Social inclusion and equitable governance are crucial to resolving conflicts linked to natural resource exploitation.