Countering a corrupt oil boom: Energy justice, Natural Resource Funds, and São Tomé e Príncipe's Oil Revenue Management Law
摘要
•Natural Resource Funds offer a mechanism to both moderate extraction of energy resources and ensure revenues serve the public good.•São Tomé e Príncipe (STP) offers an excellent case study of how to achieve this balance in practice.•STP's Natural Resource Fund supports the convention that such funds can contribute to government savings and macroeconomic security.•It also showcases the importance of capacity building and concerted leadership to building transparency and accountability.•Finally, despite their utility, NRF's such as STP's are not a cure-all and must confront a series of serious challenges.