Surface Mining and the Environment

This book illustrates the power relationship among the major stakeholders in the gold extraction industry in Ghana: the winners and the losers. It critically examines the effects of surface mining on the environment, small holder farmers and the vulnerable groups in Paboase and Akoti communities in the Sefwi Wiawso district. It also ascertains the roles of the relevant institutions and agencies in resource management as well as the contributions of mining to community based development. Its pragmatic findings indicate the pathway for sustainable development through the extraction industry: a practicable win/win situation.

Autorentext

Bagson Ernest is a Lecturer in the Department of Community Development; University for Development Studies, Ghana. He obtained B.Ed.(Science) and M.Phil (Development Studies) at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. His areas of research include: Education and Development; Environment and Development; Community Development and livelihoods systems.