Despite an influx of coal projects, poverty rates remain stubbornly high, raising tough questions about whether Africa’s resource boom can effectively raise the standards of living of its people.

New gas and coal deals rarely create large numbers of jobs or foster local entrepreneurship.

Despite an influx of coal projects, poverty rates remain stubbornly high, raising tough questions about whether Africa’s resource boom can effectively raise the standards of living of its people.

As Mozambique receives huge international investments in mining and natural gas, some find jobs and new opportunities while others find displacement and despair.

As Mozambique receives huge international investments in mining and natural gas, some find jobs and new opportunities while others find displacement and despair.

New gas and coal deals rarely create large numbers of jobs or foster local entrepreneurship.