11. Local Content Frameworks in the African Oil and Gas Sector: Lessons from Angola and Chad
- Author:
- Elijah Dickens Mushemeza and John Okiira
- Publication Date:
- 01-2016
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE)
- Abstract:
- This paper seeks to identify the main characteristics and outcomes of local content frameworks (LCFs) in African oil and gas producing countries. This research is based on the hypothesis that the more specifi c the /CFs, the Eetter the outcomes. 7he study adopts a comparative case study approach based on experiences in seven African countries (Angola, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda) with aim of understanding the broader context and trends. To achieve this objective, a reJional cataloJue of /CFs and practices is developed in order to fi ll the NnoZledJe gap about local content experiences in Africa. The cases of Angola and Chad are explored in greater detail in order to identify additional factors that may shape the outcomes of LCFs. 7he research reveals tZo main fi ndinJs. First, all seven countries in the study have implemented LCFs to promote local employment, skills development and national industry participation. However, only Angola, Ghana and Nigeria have developed specifi c local content policy, leJislation and contracts for the oil and Jas sector. 6econd, there appears to Ee a direct correlation EetZeen specifi city of /CFs and the outcomes achieved. Countries Zith more specifi c /CFs such as AnJola and 1iJeria tend to produce Eetter outcomes Zhile those Zith less specifi c frameZorNs ETuatorial Guinea, Tanzania and Uganda, for example) produce weaker outcomes.
- Topic:
- Development, Oil, Natural Resources, Gas, and Policymaking
- Political Geography:
- Africa, Angola, and Chad