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<title>APRI – Africa Policy Research Institute &#45; E. D. Wala Chabala</title>
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<title>A snapshot view of business activities along the Lobito Corridor</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Lobito Corridor promises more than mineral exports—yet SMEs, weak logistics and state-dependent ventures reveal a deeper struggle between high-speed extraction and truly inclusive value addition. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>E. D. Wala Chabala</dc:creator>
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<title>A game changer in flux: recent developments and risks in the Lobito corridor</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hailed as a transformative route for critical raw materials, the Lobito Corridor promises significant economic benefits. However, the Corridor faces scrutiny over risks of modern resource plundering and the enforcement of ethical and sustainable practices. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>E. D. Wala Chabala</dc:creator>
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<title>Lobito Corridor – A Reality Check</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The key interest of the Lobito Corridor is to use it as a means of transporting minerals and materials from the DRC and Zambia all the way over to the EU and the US. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>E. D. Wala Chabala</dc:creator>
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