Rente des ressources naturelles et croissance économique en Afrique subsaharienne

Abstract

The objective of this research is to analyses the effects of natural resources on economic growth while highlighting the effects of different transmission channels. We used data from the World Bank over the period 2000-2020. We used the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) in a dynamic panel, to assess the indirect and indirect effects of natural resources on economic growth. Our results show that good management of natural resource rents through good governance, including strong institutions, innovation as well as human capital and economic recovery in Saharan Africa. In these circumstances, African countries must ensure that political stability is maintained, that the principles of the rule of law are strictly respected and that the efficiency of public administrations is improved in order to boost economic activity while minimizing its fluctuations.