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Nijhuis, Loek (2023)

A Western oil enclave in Africa: How Gabon was constructed to serve Western oil needs

Bachelor thesis | International Studies (BA)
This thesis is concerned with economic development in Gabon and how it relates to the large oil industry in Gabon. The thesis will discuss how oil effected politics in Gabon and discuss why the presence of large oil reserves that resulted in high revenues did not result in broad economic development. Through a historical analysis this thesis will explore how current economic conditions were shaped by politics, governmental policy, and Gabon's history of colonialism. The thesis concludes that the unique relations with France, bad public policy and a volatile commodities market resulted in limited economic growth.
Gabon
Oil
Neo-Colonialism
Africa
Françafrique
Development
Author
Nijhuis, Loek
Faculty
Faculty of Humanities
Specialisation
Africa
Supervisors
Walter Nkwi Gam
ECTS Credits
15
Language
en