Niger Plus China Equals Oil

China is hungry for energy in all of its forms. This is a two-edged sword for the world. If China cannot get the energy that it needs from peaceful means, there is incentive to take it by force. If China gets the energy that it needs, with its population and size of economy, it will dominate the world scene. If you were their neighbor wouldn't you be nervous? This world is pretty small. I think we're all their neighbor.

Niger set to become oil producer

China will invest $5bn (£2.5bn) over the next three years to develop oil production in Niger.

State-owned China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) is expected to produce the country's first barrel of oil in 2009.

Under the agreement, CNPC will build a 2000-km pipeline and a refinery with a capacity of 20,000 barrels a day.

The investment in...(complete article here).

Niger Census of Agriculture and Livestock

To determine where you are headed you must first know where you are. The FAO has aided Niger in its first census of livestock and agriculture.

Exposed

First ever agricultural and livestock census uncovers Niger’s hidden wealth

Niamey/Rome – An innovative survey has uncovered unsuspected agricultural riches in Niger, one of the world’s poorest countries. Niger’s census was in the spotlight as it used a new design developed by FAO for its World Census of Agriculture 2010.

The census, Niger’s first tally of agricultural and livestock resources revealed that...(complete article here).

Could Niger become a beef exporter?