The fight over Ghana's illegal gold rush exposes election risks
Adwoa Pokuaa Boaduo, a mining engineer who wrote a doctoral thesis on the potential for artisanal and small-scale mining reform in Ghana, says a lack of compliance checks makes it relatively easy ...
ASSESSING THE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT …
Illegal mining popularly known as galamsey has caused the people of Daboase, the district capital of Mpohor Wassa East their livelihood and the Ghana Water Company Limited millions of …
PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, GHANA …
I hereby declare that the preparation and presentation of the thesis were supervised in accordance with the guidelines on supervision of dissertation laid down by the Presbyterian ... 2.8.3 Overview of Agriculture in Ghana 26 2.9 Effects of illegal mining on water bodies 35-37 2.10 Policy Framework 38 2.11 Institutional Framework 39
Effects of Illegal Mining on Human Security in Ghana
Citation: Kwadwo Addo Tuffuor., et al. "Effects of Illegal Mining on Human Security in Ghana". Medicon Engineering Themes 6.2 (2024): 15-36. Effects of Illegal Mining on Human Security in Ghana 16 In the view of Alkire and Foster (2011) mining also has impact on the livelihood of poor people, while Gamu et al. (2015) have in-
The Fight Over Ghana's Illegal Gold Rush Exposes Election …
Adwoa Pokuaa Boaduo, a mining engineer who wrote a doctoral thesis on the potential for artisanal and small-scale mining reform in Ghana, says a lack of compliance checks makes it relatively easy for licensed gold buyers to purchase from …
Why is Ghana losing the war against illegal gold mining
Ghana, like most resource-rich countries, is saddled and inundated with resource curse challenges. Key among them is the problem of illegal small-scale gold mining activities (ISSGMAs), which is mercilessly robbing the nation of its ecological integrity, despite attempts by successive governments to remedy the situation. In the midst of this challenge, Ghana, year in …
(PDF) The Impact of Mining on the Ghanaian Economy: A …
The findings reveal that mining has been a significant driver of economic growth in Ghana, contributing to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) through foreign exchange earnings, investment ...
Effect of small scale mining on the environment in Ghana
This is because they allow the waste water (tailings) and other pollutants they use in the operations back into environment and water bodies to cause pollution. 2.3.1 Contributory factors of illegal mining in Ghana Small-scale mining and illegal mining is on the ascendency in the past decade. This is largely due to reasons mentioned below: a.
Framing illegal artisanal and small-scale gold mining in the …
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) plays a significant socio-economic role in the alleviation of poverty. In Ghana, the increase in and persistence of illegal ASM (galamsey) can be explained by unemployment, cumbersome and costly registration, lack of land, corruption and Chinese engagement.Traditionally, Ghanaian governments have neglected to address ASM activities …
Ashesi University College ASSESSING THE IMPACTS OF …
SMALL-SCALE MINING IMPACT ON RURAL LIVELIHOOD iii Abstract For years, Ghana has been confronted with illegal small-scale mining commonly known as galamsey. It is alleged that …
(PDF) Effect of small-scale illegal mining on surface water …
The government of Ghana responding to public outcry against the negative effects of "galamsey", placed a ban on illegal small-scale mining activities in March 2017.
Golden Migrants: The Rise and Impact of Illegal Chinese …
This article investigates factors that attract Chinese migrants into illegal small-scale mining in Ghana, their role in the supply chain, and the impact of their involvement. This is accomplished via mixed qualitative techniques involving interviews with illegal small-scale Chinese and Ghanaian miners, and relevant Ghanaian stakeholders. ...
"Illegal" Gold Mining Operations in Ghana: Implication for …
Illegal mining and the environment are linked inextricably with the former having disastrous implications on the later. The problem of illegal mining has been a matter of concern for a long time but it appears the challenges have been enormous and more visible in recent times (Amankwah, 2013; Obeng et al., 2019; Atta and Tholana, 2021).
Effect of illegal small-scale mining on basic education of …
Seth Anim Owusu a Environmental Science and Education, University of Environment & Sustainable Development, Somanya, Ghana Correspondence owususok@yahoo View further author information, ... The study examined the problem of illegal mining and the factors that influence children to participate in ASM; through a survey of …
An analysis of illegal mining on the Offin shelterbelt forest …
Illegal mining is a poverty driven activity that is practiced in most developing countries where there is a poorly educated population and few employment opportunities (Yaro, 2010, Bagyina, 2012). Globally, an estimated 20 million people engage in illegal mining with nearly one quarter of the world's gold output originating from it (Hilson, 2001).
Effect of small scale mining on the environment in …
Illegal mining in Ghana has had a devastating effect on the environment, especially on water bodies. Even though small-scale and illegal mining have contributed to the growth of the …
Ghana's illegal mining continues because the rules and …
The study identified two key related factors that drive illegal mining in Ghana. First, the mines are transient but getting a mining licence is time-consuming. Second, the regulatory framework ...
The Historical Development of the Illegal Mining Sector in …
Illegal gold mining is arguably the most challenging national issue in Ghana today. This unbridled rush for gold has unleashed inestimable damages to the economy of Ghana including child …
Effects of Illegal Mining on the Environment, Economy, and …
The mining of minerals has contributed enormously to most African countries' economies. However, the activities involved in these sectors have turned to hunt our environment and human life due to the lack of regulation in this sector. This paper is a review of the effects of illegal mining on the environment, the economy and agricultural productivity in Ghana. The …
Challenges with eradicating illegal mining in Ghana: A …
In Ghana, the number of people engaged in illegal artisanal mining activities, referred to locally as galamsey, expanded from perhaps 30,000 in 1995 (World Bank, 1995) to one million in 2006 (Bawa, 2006).Although the government has long legalised ASM, requiring prospective applicants to follow a series of streamlined regulations to obtain a concession, …
Public Administration, Governance, and Illegal Small-Scale Mining in Ghana
Illegal mining in Ghana is an archetypical complex problem as it is cross-scalar, involving public, private, nonprofit sector actors interacting at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of government. ... similarities and conflicts between the organizational values of government and business. Doctoral Thesis, Vrije University, Amsterdam. Google ...
Is illegal mining socio-politically entrenched? An opinion …
Percentage of unemployment of the total labour force in Ghana. Considering the relatively high unemployment rate; and on grounds that illegal mining support over 1 million people, supporting illegal mining is an optimal way the politician can show sympathy to the unemployed, the chiefs and all dependents of illegal mining to gain their vote and support during elections (Ntewusu, …
The impact of small-scale gold mining on mining communities in Ghana
The Ghanaian mining industry is a controversial one. Many believe that the industry has contributed greatly towards the socioeconomic development of the country in terms of employment and social ...
A Political Economy of Regulatory Policy: The Case of 'Illegal…
Taken together, the literature on illegal mining in Ghana has focused on explaining the underlying causal drivers. The poor socioeconomic condition of people in mining communities offers a powerful push for them to engage in illegal mining. This was exacerbated by the implementation of the SAP in developing countries, including Ghana.
Galamsey Fight in Ghana: An Analysis of Failure of …
This paper, therefore, analyses the failure of government/military interventions aimed at fighting illegal gold mining in Ghana since 1989. To achieve the objective of the study, the qualitative ...
Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in Ghana
Asklund R, Eldvall B. Contamination of water resources in Tarkwa Mining Area of Ghana [masters thesis]. [ Lund, Sweden: ]: Lund University, 2005. 62 p. ... Challenges with eradicating illegal mining in Ghana: a perspective from the grassroots. Resour Policy [Internet]. 2008. March [cited 2017 Nov 28]; 33 1: 29– 38.
Impact Of Illegal Mining (galamsey) On Local Ecosystems
Illegal mining, often referred to as "Galamsey" in Ghana, poses significant threats to both local ecosystems and climate resilience. While mining can contribute to economic growth, illegal operations typically bypass environmental regulations, leading to devastating impacts on biodiversity, water quality, and soil integrity.
(PDF) "Illegal" Gold Mining Operations in Ghana: …
As a result, this study seeks to investigate illegal gold mining and its environmental implication for climate-smart agriculture in Ghana. The study used a single case study using a mixed-methods ...
THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE ILLEGAL MINING SECTOR IN GHANA
As a limit to growth commodity, gold in Ghana will eventually become exhausted, either sooner or later. The ideal condition will therefore be to formalize the sector in a practically sustainable way. This thesis considers how the small-scale mines in Ghana can be formalized using the self-organized type of governance.
Intersection between Ecological Destruction and Human …
This thesis explores the intricate relationship between ecological destruction and human rights abuses, specifically focusing on illegal mining activities in Ghana, commonly known as galamsey. Drawing on green criminology theory and human rights framework, this research aims