impact of mining in rual livelihood in ghana
Impact of Mining on Livelihoods of Rural Households. A ...
2022-1-19 · Impact of Mining on Livelihoods of Rural Households. 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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(PDF) The impact of mining on farming as a livelihood ...
2021-12-12 · The impact of mining on farming as a livelihood strategy and its implications for poverty reduction and household well-being in Ghana ...
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Small-scale Mining and its impact on Rural Livelihoods
2020-11-27 · mining research foci in Ghana but there still remain important research gaps. There is limited scientific research investigating the impacts of small-scale mining activities on the health and livelihood of the miners themselves as well as the wellbeing and livelihood of the communities within which small-scale mining takes place in Ghana.
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VULNERABILITY OF RURAL LIVELIHOODS TO THE
2018-11-18 · The major objective of this study is to determine the effect of mining on rural livelihoods in Ghana. The specific objectives are to: 1. To investigate the extent of vulnerability of livelihood resources to the impact of mining 2. To determine the livelihood outcome of rural households in mining communities ©
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The impact of mining on farming as a livelihood strategy ...
2018-2-20 · Impact of mining on farming Mining affects farming in different ways including loss of farm lands, competition for limited farm labor; increase cost of other farm inputs and environmental pollution which adversely affect the quality of farming in the mining area. Kapstein et al. (2011) revealed that the Ahafo Mining Project of Newmont Ghana Gold
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Mining impact on communities’ livelihoods: A case study
2020-1-18 · Adjei E (2007) Impact of mining on livelihoods of rural households. A case study of farmers in the Wassa Mining Region, Ghana "Master's thesis, Geografisk institutt". [34] Spiegel J (2012) Governance institutions, resource rights regimes, and the informal mining sector: Regulatory complexities in Indonesia.
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Environmental and rural livelihoods implications of small ...
Small-scale mining (SSM) continues to pose complex environmental, health and livelihood problems among rural folks in mining communities. One of the most subtle impacts of SSM activity on the environment is its implications on rural livelihoods. However, most studies regarding SSM activity and the environment sideline their implications on rural livelihoods of
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Environmental and rural livelihoods implications of small ...
Small-scale mining (SSM) continues to pose complex environmental, health and livelihood problems among rural folks in mining communities. One of the most subtle impacts of SSM activity on the environment is its implications on rural livelihoods. However, most studies regarding SSM activity and
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Socio-economic Impact of Mining on Rural Communities
2018-5-20 · urban or rural, tribal or non-tribal. The mining industries have produced many environmental refugees, caused a massive livelihood displacement. The social impact of mining goes far beyond loss of land. “Failureto mitigate or avoid these risks have generated ‘new poverty’, as opposed to the ‘old poverty’ that peoples suffered before
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Impact of Mining on Livelihoods of Rural Households. A ...
2022-1-19 · Impact of Mining on Livelihoods of Rural Households. 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.
Read More
Small-scale Mining and its impact on Rural Livelihoods
2020-11-27 · mining research foci in Ghana but there still remain important research gaps. There is limited scientific research investigating the impacts of small-scale mining activities on the health and livelihood of the miners themselves as well as the wellbeing and livelihood of the communities within which small-scale mining takes place in Ghana.
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VULNERABILITY OF RURAL LIVELIHOODS TO THE
2018-11-18 · The major objective of this study is to determine the effect of mining on rural livelihoods in Ghana. The specific objectives are to: 1. To investigate the extent of vulnerability of livelihood resources to the impact of mining 2. To determine the livelihood outcome of rural households in mining communities ©
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The impact of mining on farming as a livelihood strategy ...
2018-2-20 · Impact of mining on farming Mining affects farming in different ways including loss of farm lands, competition for limited farm labor; increase cost of other farm inputs and environmental pollution which adversely affect the quality of farming in the mining area. Kapstein et al. (2011) revealed that the Ahafo Mining Project of Newmont Ghana Gold
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Mining impact on communities’ livelihoods: A case study
2020-1-18 · Adjei E (2007) Impact of mining on livelihoods of rural households. A case study of farmers in the Wassa Mining Region, Ghana "Master's thesis, Geografisk institutt". [34] Spiegel J (2012) Governance institutions, resource rights regimes, and the informal mining sector: Regulatory complexities in Indonesia.
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Environmental and rural livelihoods implications of small ...
Small-scale mining (SSM) continues to pose complex environmental, health and livelihood problems among rural folks in mining communities. One of the most subtle impacts of SSM activity on the environment is its implications on rural livelihoods. However, most studies regarding SSM activity and the environment sideline their implications on rural livelihoods of
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Impact of Small-Scale Mining Activities on the Livelihoods ...
Downloadable! The livelihood asset is a primary concern in support of household livelihoods, poverty elimination and enhancing sustainable development, particularly true for mining communities. Underpinned by this, the general objective of the study was to assess the impact of small-scale mining activities on the livelihood assets of households in the Bekwai Municipality,
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"Impacts of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on Rural ...
This study assesses the impacts of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the mining sector on rural poverty in Ghana. To this end, the study uses qualitative research techniques, and employs New Institutionalist and Marxist theoretical perspectives. The study notes that large-scale mining activities in Ghana have intensified with increased foreign capital involvement in the mining
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Livelihood Options for Rural Poor Households in Ghana:
Livelihood Options for Rural Poor Households in Ghana: A Case Study of the Asutifi District Kwame M. Kyeremeh Department of Planning, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, PMB, Kumasi, Ghana Abstract About 87 percent to 89 percent of rural households in Ghana engage in small scale farming. However, rural
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Mining affected areas and its impact on livelihoods ...
2021-4-27 · Environmental impact of mining. The mining of minerals in Meghalaya has provided employment opportunity and newer livelihood options to the local people. To some extent, it has also contributed to the industrial and economic development of the state. However, mining, particularly mining of coal and limestone has severely affected the land and ...
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NTNU Open: Impact of Mining on Livelihoods of Rural ...
Impact of Mining on Livelihoods of Rural Households. A Case Study of Farmers in the Wassa Mining Region, Ghana. Adjei, Emmanuel. Master thesis. Åpne. 122398_FULLTEXT01.pdf (1.385Mb) ... The livelihood outcomes of the farmers from the strategies and the coping measures are then identified and discussed. The study found out that there are both ...
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Small-scale Mining and its impact on Rural Livelihoods
2020-11-27 · mining research foci in Ghana but there still remain important research gaps. There is limited scientific research investigating the impacts of small-scale mining activities on the health and livelihood of the miners themselves as well as the wellbeing and livelihood of the communities within which small-scale mining takes place in Ghana.
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Erasmus University Thesis Repository: The Impact of
2010-12-17 · Gold mining in Ghana has gained unprecedented worldwide recognition. The mining sector has played a key role in the socio- economic development of the country. Despite these gains, gold mining has over the years contributed to ad-verse problems that have affected livelihoods of rural dwellers.
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(PDF) IMPACTS OF SMALL SCALE MINING ON RURAL
IMPACTS OF SMALL SCALE MINING ON RURAL LIVELIHOODS: THE CASE STUDY OF AMANSIE WEST DISTRICT- ASHANTI By SAMUEL APAM A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA HONS) DEGREE IN GEOGRAPHY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT THE
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(PDF) Changing Livelihoods in Response to Mining:
Consequently, neo-liberalisation has opened the flood gates for mining companies to pour into Ghana, engage in large scale surface mining and the subsequent onslaught on the environment and livelihoods of residents of mining-fringe communities has ensued. Rural livelihood strategies worldwide are often heavily reliant on natural resource base.
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Environmental Impact of Mining and the Well- Being of
2013-1-2 · environmental impact of mining and the well-being of the people in Akwatia, Ghana. Illegal mining activities increased after the collapse of Ghana Consolidated Diamonds Limited (GCD), this was the company responsible for diamond mining in Ghana. Apart from the mining sector contributing to the economic growth of Ghana, mining
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"Impacts of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on Rural ...
This study assesses the impacts of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the mining sector on rural poverty in Ghana. To this end, the study uses qualitative research techniques, and employs New Institutionalist and Marxist theoretical perspectives. The study notes that large-scale mining activities in Ghana have intensified with increased foreign capital involvement in the mining
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Opencast coal mining and rural livelihoods: a study of ...
2021-6-2 · Researchers have shown that 90% of rural households are intensively engaged in farming where agriculture plays an influential role (Davis et al. 2010).In addition to the main stream of society, a section of them is involved in non-farming activities to get better income opportunities and accomplished for sustainable livelihood (Mphande 2016).. Mining not only
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Socio-economic Impact of Mining on Rural Communities
2018-5-20 · urban or rural, tribal or non-tribal. The mining industries have produced many environmental refugees, caused a massive livelihood displacement. The social impact of mining goes far beyond loss of land. “Failureto mitigate or avoid these risks have generated ‘new poverty’, as opposed to the ‘old poverty’ that peoples suffered before
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IMPACT OF SMALL SCALE MINING ON RURAL
2021-6-5 · Abstract: Small scale mining is an important livelihood activity to most rural dwellers living in communities endowed with mineral resources. This study examined the impact of small scale mining on rural livelihoods in some parts of Fakai and Yauri local government areas of Kebbi State, Nigeria.
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