This study examines the effectiveness of local content policies in Nigeria andAngola’s oil and gas industries, highlighting the historical prevalence ofmultinational corporations and the reliance on expatriate labour. Accordingly,both nations have extant relevant legislations—Nigeria's Nigerian Oil and GasIndustry Content Action, 2010 and Angola's Petroleum Decree 271/20—aimed atboosting local engagement, empowering domestic workers, and asserting controlover natural resources. In our analysis, we explored how these legislations andpolicies relate to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,underscoring the need to balance economic growth, social equity, andenvironmental stewardship. By tracing the development of sustainability conceptsfrom the UN Charter of 1945 to today, this study emphasises the interdependenceof economic, social, and environmental factors. Insights from Nigeria's experiencewith local content regulations offer valuable lessons for Angola. The findingssuggest that while these policies have the potential to drive economic growth andsupport sustainable development, their success relies on thoughtfulimplementation and design. Ultimately, the study argues that both countries canlearn from each other to enhance their local content strategies and further theirsustainable development aims in the oil and gas sector.
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