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Impact of Mining on Livelihoods of Rural s. A Case Study of Farmers in the Wassa Mining Region, Ghana Radical reforms and liberalization in the mining sector of the Ghanaian economy stimulated increase in mining sector investment with new multinational mining companies coming on board as well as the rehabilitation of old mines.
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Discourses on "illegal" or informal small‐scale mining (galamsey) have presented it largely as a menace. Using Ghana as the focus of our study, we present a counter‐narrative to the ...
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The fact that the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector in Ghana is driven largely by poverty means that the sector is a major source of livelihood for people in mining communities across ...
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Abstract. This paper explores the impact of mining on the everyday lives of people in the Wassa West District, Western Region, Ghana. It is based on an interpretative methodology involving focus group discussions and in-depth interviews, complemented with an analysis of policy documents.
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The definition of livelihoods provided by Islam and Ryan indicates that livelihoods are determined by multiple factors and depend on a combination of different assets.Land resources fall under the category of natural assets, which comprise natural resource stocks, which people can access and use to build their livelihoods (forests …
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In many mining communities in the developing world, agricultural livelihoods are gradually being lost. These livelihood changes are fueled by emerging foreign investments into the local mining sector; unclear regulatory frameworks and mining laws; as well as perceived compromised regulatory systems currently in operation. With …
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Cocoa and gold are significant contributors to the gross dormestic product of Ghana which makes both commodities key parts of the Ghanaian economy. Unfortunately, in Ghana, most cocoa-growing …
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mining in Ghana, drawing from the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (DfID 2001) and the RCH (Sachs and Warner 1995) to assess the impacts of the rise. The research argues that illegal small-scale mining creates vulnerability in mining communities as a result of destruction in some of the capital assets upon which people derive their means of ...
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The resort to traditional tools is probably because it makes it easier for s and groups to engage in small-scale mining as a major source of income. In Ghana, small-scale mining is defined as mining by any method not involving substantial expenditure by an individual or a group of persons not exceeding nine in number or by a …
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Ghana's history with mining dates back to pre-colonial times, and it has been a major contributor to the country's economy since independence. Ghana is rich in gold, diamonds, bauxite, and manganese. ... This can lead to the loss of homes, livelihoods, and cultural heritage, potentially exacerbating existing social and economic inequalities. ...
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The historical importance of mining in the economic development of Ghana is considerable and well documented with the country being the second most important producer of …
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This article examines the dynamics of rural livelihoods in north-eastern Ghana within the context of a changing environment using evidence from the artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) sector. It employs both quantitative and qualitative research …
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Small scale mining is defined in Ghana as mining activities involving individuals or groups of roughly 4-8 people who are organized and, in most cases, are substantially supported …
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This paper describes the livelihood challenges and sustainable development implications of a mining-induced resettlement programme in Ghana within the …
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Income diversification into non-farm activities has come to be recognised as typical practice among rural s (Barrett et al., 2001).Analyses of rural livelihoods in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, show that rural s derive a significant proportion of their livelihoods from non-farm employment (NFE) (Adams, 1999; Barrett et al., 2001; …
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Mining is a key component of Ghana's national economy; the country is Africa's largest gold producer. The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the mineral's prominent role, as gold is seen as a safe investment during uncertain times. While the mining sector faces challenges in terms of modernising practices, diversification efforts are forging ahead. Industrial …
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resilient and sustainable livelihoods. These strategies place particular emphasis on improving the livelihoods of marginalized and disadvantaged groups, including rural communities and women. Achieving sustainable livelihoods in rural areas requires programming and policy that address context-specific needs and risks faced by rural …
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Mining Effects on Rural Livelihoods, Adopted Strategies and the Role of Stakeholder and Regulatory Institutions in Ghana. ... [21] which states that Ghana's mining sector faces weak institutional capacity at the political and 28 American Journal of Rural Development regulatory levels and a lack of incentives to meaningfully reform the sector ...
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Recent decades have witnessed unprecedented agrarian transformations and mining sector-led development projects in the countryside of the Global South. This …
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In Ghana, terrestrial sand mining in rural and peri-urban areas negatively affects the livelihoods of the majority of the residents employed in land-based livelihoods. We …
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While promoting both large-scale and small-scale mining to facilitate rural development and poverty reduction, it becomes imperative to examine the level of exposure and the risk of mining on assets and livelihoods of agrarian s in mining communities. The study was, therefore, designed to examine the differential effect of the …
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Despite the falling share of mineral rents in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the mining industry has made major contributions to Ghana's revenue. Government income from manganese reached ...
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The National Alternative Employment and Livelihood Programme for illegal miners (NAELP) is an initiative of the Government of Ghana under the auspices of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
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PDF | There are three questions explored in this paper: (i) To what extent does mining-induced displacement impact livelihood capital, (ii) To what... | Find, read and cite all the research you ...
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The Genesis – A controversial black-boxed mining lease to a green firm. Located on the southeast coast of Ghana, where the Volta River meets the Atlantic Ocean, Ada is home to the second largest lagoon in the country- Songhor. The Songhor lagoon is hailed as the richest salt mine in West Africa and holds about half of Ghana's salt deposits.
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The study determines the effects of mining on rural livelihoods, adopted strategies and the role of stakeholder and regulatory institutions. ... which states that Ghana's mining sector faces weak institutional capacity at the political and regulatory levels and a lack of incentives to meaningfully reform the sector. 3.1.6. Constraints in ...
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The environment and livelihoods have come under severe strain in mineral-rich areas with the emergence of mechanised small-scale mining equipment, which generates more than five-fold increase in ...
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The Earth's surface is covered by vast water resources; however, access to water is a major problem for many people. It is estimated that 2.2 billion of the global population is still struggling with access to safe water which is a necessity for human existence (UNICEF 2019).The situation is exacerbated in arid and semi-arid regions of …
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Ghana has a long history of mining which many stakeholders contend has negatively impacted on the growth of other important sectors of the Ghanaian economy and also causing other …
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POVERTY AND LIVELIHOOD DIVERSIFICATION: EXPLORING THE LINKAGES BETWEEN SMALLHOLDER FARMING AND ARTISANAL MINING IN RURAL GHANA. Godfried Okoh, Godfried Okoh. School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, The University of Reading, Reading, UK. Search for more papers by this author.
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