Inter-sectoral Linkages and Local Content in Extractive Industries and Beyond – The Case of São Tomé and Príncipe

Author/Editor:

Alonso A Segura Vasi ; Walter Zarate ; Gonzalo C Pastor Campos ; Ulrich H Klueh

Publication Date:

September 1, 2007

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper attempts to offer specific inputs to the debate on local content promotion in the oil industry, using the specific case of São Tomé and Príncipe as point of reference. Our approach emphasizes inter-sectoral linkages and institutional pre-conditions for local content promotion. Based on an Input-Output description of the economy, we quantify the consistency between the prospective oil sector development and the growth of other sectors of the economy. We also assess a number of sectoral policies and "niche" activities within the oil industry that would maximize the local benefits from oil exploration.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2007/213

Subject:

Agricultural sector Oil Oil exports Oil production Oil sector

English

Publication Date:

September 1, 2007

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451867770/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2007213

Pages:

49

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