Angola harbors incredible riches of oil and diamonds yet ranks near the bottom of the Human Development Index. After emerging from a long period of civil war, corruption remains a serious obstacle within the Angolan political system. The September 2008 election marked the first opportunity for Angolans to vote since 1992, however, and may herald greater commitment to poverty reduction.
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WASHINGTON, Sep 25 (OneWorld) - It's time to shed light on the way U.S. companies in charge of oil, gas, and mining operations in developing countries are spending their money, according to testimony at two Capitol Hill hearings Wednesday.
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