Countries with non-renewable resource wealth face both an opportunity and a challenge. When used well, these resources can create greater prosperity for current and future generations. Squandered, they can cause economic instability, social conflict and lasting environmental damage. In the drive to benefit from resource wealth, the decisions of governments, companies and citizens all matter – and often they go wrong.

Join Sir Paul Collier, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government in conversation with global experts from the private and public sector on challenges the Oil, Gas and Mining industry is facing in the era of rising commodity prices and the need to reduce carbon emissions. Join us to learn, discuss and debate the difference that good leadership can make for resource-rich countries.

 

Past events

Paul Collier in conversation with Tom Butler

Tuesday, 18 January 2022, 14:00 to 15:00

Tom Butler, mining sector specialist and former CEO of the International Council on Metals & Mining, shares insights on current challenges that the mining industry is facing.

 

Paul Collier in conversation with Carole Nakhle

Tuesday, 25 January 2022, 14:00 to 15:00

Carole Nakhle, Director and Founder of Crystol Energy and an energy economist, reflects on the implications of the energy transition for the Oil and Gas sector.

 

Paul Collier in conversation with Sheila Khama

Tuesday 7 December 2021, 14:00 to 15:30

Sheila Khama, former CEO of De Beers Botswana and natural resources policy advisor at the World Bank and African Development Bank, will reflect on the role the private sector has played in Botswana’s economic development, which was shaped by diamond mining.

 

Paul Collier in conversation with Spencer Dale

Monday, 13 December 2021, 14:00 to 15:30

Spencer Dale, Chief Economist at BP and former Chief Economist of the Bank of England will reflect on how climate change will shape the future of the oil and gas industry.

 

These events are brought to you in partnership with the Natural Resource Governance Institute.