Most highly corrupt governments are in resource-rich countries.

So are most oppressive regimes.

And most civil wars.

Most of the world’s refugees flee from these countries.

The countries with the most hunger are rich with oil or minerals. 

And most extreme poverty will soon be in resource-rich countries. 

Why?

Respect Human Rights. End the Resource Curse.

Every country belongs to its people. Yet corrupt elites and armed groups are selling off the resources that belong to the people, spending the money on themselves while abusing and neglecting citizens. Which means more war, more poverty, more hunger, and more refugees: the resource curse.

We can help by respecting the people’s resource rights. This means changing how we invest and where we buy oil and minerals. Our business can nourish peace, good government, and sustainable growth every day.

Clean Trade works to end the resource curse. Join us.