The impact of oil and gas discovery and exploration on communities with emphasis on women

It is undeniable that oil, christened “black gold”, fuels the global economy. Due to the enormous financial resources that can accrue from this industry, the discovery of oil in any location, particularly developing countries, is greeted with great optimism. However, the presence of substantial amounts of oil and gas reserves has been identified by many authors as a potentially mixed blessing for oil producing countries. This paper explores the negative impact of oil production with a special emphasis on women.
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