Côte d’Ivoire…has been ridden by violent conflict and political unrest…[T]he role of natural resources in the conflict…has largely been neglected and deserves further attention if the peace process is to lead to some stability…The first part of this brief gives a general overview of the conflict…[and] role of natural resource exploitation…There are various mechanisms that link natural resources to conflict. The second part of the brief is more generally concerned with resource governance and how it may exacerbate or alleviate those mechanisms…[T]he third part of the brief analyzes four natural resources in Côte d’Ivoire in more detail—cocoa, diamonds, gold, and oil and gas, by investigating how their production and trade affected the conflict dynamics and what is needed to harness their potential for development and peace...To achieve lasting peace, the commitment of all actors involved is needed.