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Our work in the Delta - the issues explained
Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) works to empower those that have been worst affected by the activities of extractive industries, to help them to get a better deal.
SDN is piloting its approach in the Niger Delta working with local communities and civil society groups. The Niger Delta is one of the world worst example of resource curse. The paradox of the Delta is acute poverty in the midst of plenty. Although billions of dollars of oil wealth flow every year from the region, the majority of communities live for less than $1 a day.
Little is being done to improve the lives of the millions of people of the Niger Delta while corruption thrives at all levels of government. Some have chosen violence to fight this injustice, thrusting the world's attention on the Niger Delta. SDN supports those that have chosen non-violence to collectivise their bargaining power in order to prove that peaceful action, based on sound ideas, is the best chance for a prosperous and stable Niger Delta.
