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Spotlight GHANA Issue dated 27/05/2014

Star pupil now the classroom dunce

Praised for its relatively transparent management methods and a clear and balanced legislative process, Ghana’s "model" oil sector has begun falling apart at the seams. The process of awarding blocks has come under increasing fire in private by donor institutions [...] (676 words)

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