The small-scale mining sector in Ghana is an important contributor to job creation for people in rural communities due to lack of sufficient-paying alternative jobs (Hilson and Banchirigah, 2009; Amponsah-Tawiah and Dartey-Baah, 2011).About 85% of the estimated one million people who are directly or indirectly employed in the small-scale mining sector are …
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The devastating effect of illegal mining has attracted general concern with many calling on government to find lasting solution to the canker. Regardless, of the many efforts and policy interventions by governments over the past decades ... youth. Solving the high unemployment rate in mining communities and applying the law appropriately ...
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The increase in teenage pregnancy, high student turnover rate, high levels of truancy and disrespect among the youth are the most common impact of illegal mining among the youth in …
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This study aims to assess the attitudes of mining communities towards mining policies and interventions in Ghana, and provide policy recommendations that may improve community-mining...
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The result indicated that youth aged between 21-30 were most likely to engage in illegal mining operations in the selected study areas. The study revealed that farmland had been destroyed, making farming difficult for the inhabitants. It is evident from the review that dug-out pits from mining serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes and death ...
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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 Ghanaian economy; its damaging effects has caused more harm than good. This thesis aims at bringing to the fore the effects of small scale and illegal mining on the
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This article forms part of a series of reports that seeks to examine the effect of illegal gold mining operations on the Ghanaian environment. Video containing illegal mining activities in Ghana. ... as much as other social vices such as armed robbery and prostitution cannot be justified on grounds of high levels of youth unemployment. Facebook.
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The research showed that minors' education is affected substantially, upon their participation in mining activities. Specifically, the most glaring effect was on their basic education...
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This article examines the adverse effects of illegal mining on Ghana's water resources, highlighting concerns such as water contamination, ecological disruption, health risks, and economic implications. Water contamination. The most immediate and apparent consequence of illegal mining on Ghana's water resources is contamination.
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The study examines the causes, effects of illegal small-scale mining, the effectiveness of Ghana government's strategy in dealing with the problem and the challenges thereof. Qualitative …
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As a means to addressing the disastrous consequences of illegal small scale mining, also known as galamsey, on the environment in many mining communities in the country, the Government of Ghana has implemented the Alternative Livelihood Project (ALP) to offer alternative livelihoods for illegal small scale miners and combat illegal small-scale mining activities in the country.
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Illegal mining in Ghana in current years has increased drastically, which is arguably the agitation of the populace since it affects the water bodies. There are a few empirical evidences on …
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On this ground, they recommended an intense mass education on the negative effects of illegal mining to be rolled out for especially males, heads, and the youth. ... and the youth ...
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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 majority of the students surveyed knew that illegal mining had a negative impact on their academic performance, and they knew that it led to things like pupils missing class, being too tired ...
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the impact of illegal mining activities on children's basic education in selected mining districts and municipals in Ghana. Literature Review The factors that encourage young people into illegal ...
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The study sought to examine the effect of illegal gold mining operations on school dropout. A sample size of 102 participants was selected for quantitative analysis together with purposive sampling of 20 key informants for qualitative analysis. The study found that children engage in Illegal gold mining and subsequent dropout from school.
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On this basis, it is recommended that there should be mass education on the negative effects of illegal mining and this education should focus on males, heads and youth. View Show abstract
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On this ground, they recommended an intense mass education on the negative effects of illegal mining to be rolled out for especially males, heads, and the youth. According to Arah I. K. (2014), there was an upsurge in informal employment in the
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The Impact of Illegal Mining on the Ghanaian Youth: Evidence From Kwaebibirem District In Ghana. ... [Show full abstract] the effect of illegal gold mining operations on school dropout. A sample ...
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Currently, it's estimated that about 60% of Ghana's water bodies have been polluted due to illegal mining activities. Addressing the effects of galamsey cannot be overstated. The sooner we act, the better. A call for action. It is clear that the fight against illegal mining cannot be won through law enforcement alone.
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Illegal mining, often called "galamsey" in Ghana, is a pervasive issue across Africa. This practice involves the extraction of minerals without legal authorization, and it has far-reaching consequences for the continent. Environmental Impact Illegal mining leads to severe environmental degradation.
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Furthermore, the mining industry's concentration on water use, particularly for small-scale miners, ignores the legacy impacts of such mines or the long-term effects of small-scale mining. Even for SSMs, it is suggested that there be an imposed aspect on the concurrent treatment and reusability of water with mining operations.
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The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of illegal mining on the Ghanaian youth, using Kwaebibirem district in Ghana as a case study. The prominent of this activity in the district triggered the researchers to undertake this study to expose some of its effects on the youth in the district which include destruction of farms, pollution of rivers and destruction of educational ...
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This systematic review examines the impacts of illegal mining on formal employment and job creation. Through a comprehensive analysis of relevant literature, the study explores the displacement of ...
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Data analysis revealed that poverty and unemployment are the major reasons for which most of the youth go into illegal mining business. Beside these factors, some youth also venture into …
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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 ...
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It also showed that illegal mining activities have negative impact on the youth in relation to high rate of student turnover, increase in teenage pregnancy, disrespect towards the elderly and …
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The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of illegal mining on the Ghanaian youth, using Kwaebibirem district in Ghana as a case study. ... The study gives it main recommendation as the need for the government of Ghana to put measures to discourage the youth from illegal mining activities if the country wants to reap full benefits from ...
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This study assessed the effect of illegal mining on student's learning process of schools high in Chibuluma Township of Zambia. ... The study gives it main recommendation as the need for the government of Ghana to put measures to discourage the youth from illegal mining activities if the country wants to reap full benefits from these youth in ...
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Youth in Afforestation Program [YIAP]: Engages youth in afforestation and reforestation activities; According to the Ministry of Land and Natura Resources: ... The impact of illegal mining on Ghana's rivers is a pressing environmental and health concern. It is essential for government, civil societies, and individuals to work together to ...
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The study sought to examine the effect of illegal gold mining operations on school dropout. A sample size of 102 participants was selected for quantitative analysis together with purposive...
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The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of illegal mining on the Ghanaian youth, using Kwaebibirem district in Ghana as a case study. ... On this basis, this study recommends that the government should redirect the energies of the youth in illegal mining into other productive ventures like agriculture that would equally guarantee ...
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a retrogressing effect on school attendance and academic performance. It has therefore become a critical concern to look into the effect of the illegal mining on school performance in junior high school. 1.2 Objectives of the Study Generally objective this study was to examine the effect of illegal mining on
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Assessment of the Effects of Illegal Small- Scale Mining on Cocoa Farming and Livelihood Birim North District ... The Ghana Cocoa Board should increase the price of a cocoa bag to discourage farmers releasing their cocoa farms for illegal mining and also to drive energetic and exuberant youth into the cocoa industry. Description: x, 72p:, ill ...
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The Impact of illegal mining activities on the School Attendance Rates 80% 77% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 14% 20% 7% 10% 2% 0% True Faily true Quite not true Not true Figure 4.9: The Impact of Illegal Mining Activities on the School Attendance Figure 4.8 above illustrates respondents‟ views on the impact of illegal mining on the school attendance ...
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The Impact of Illegal Mining on the Ghanaian Youth: Evidence From Kwaebibirem District In Ghana
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International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS) Volume 5 Issue 2, February 2018 ISSN: 2394-4404 The Effects Of Illegal Gold Mining On The Education Of Children: A Case Study Of Aniamoah Community In The Atwima Mponua District, Ashante Region-Ghana Dr. Francess Dufie Azumah Nachinaab John Onzaberigu Department of …
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Descriptive and systematic analyses were conducted. The result indicated that youth aged between 21-30 were most likely to engage in illegal mining operations in the selected …
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