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The politics of artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASM) in the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area of Ghana.
- Source :
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Journal of Contemporary African Studies . Apr2022, Vol. 40 Issue 2, p222-237. 16p. 2 Charts, 1 Map. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- This paper explores the power relations and institutional arrangements that shape Ghana's artisanal small-scale gold mining industry. Using the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area in the Eastern region as a case, the paper relies on in-depth interviews of key informants including officials of relevant local government institutions, members of the traditional authority and selected small-scale miners, to gather evidence of socio-political relationships and power dynamics. The study also adopted focus group discussions; transect walks and field observations to explore the perceived breaches by small-scale mine operators and how these are influenced by power relationships at national and local levels. The study finds complex power relationships that make artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) unsustainable. Innovative and participatory interventions have been proposed to ensure the effective enforcement of existing mining and environmental protection policies and laws. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02589001
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Contemporary African Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 156316457
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02589001.2021.1957791