Philanthropy and development in Southern Africa: philanthropy and resource governance

Mottiar examines philanthropy's role in resource governance in Southern Africa, with a focus on illicit financial flows and corporate influence. Using case studies from the mining sector, the report highlights philanthropy's potential to support economic governance reforms and enhance local accountability. It argues that strategic philanthropic interventions can counteract negative impacts of resource extraction, contributing to more transparent and equitable management of natural resources for sustainable development in the region.