MALTHUS GLOBAL goes beyond the traditional analysis of direct effects in terms of macroeconomic and regional effects, taxes, employment and local procurement. We work to understand the outcomes and development implications considering different local socioeconomic scenarios.

In developing countries, the extractive industry can make a significant development contribution in terms of poverty reduction, technology transfer and fiscal incomes. However, the limited information regarding these expected outcomes is also an important source of conflict between the extractive activities and host communities and governments.