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The Mining Industry in Ghana: A Blessing or a Curse Kwesi AmponsTawi, PhD ... (Coakley, 1999). Despite the economic potential of the mining industry in Ghana, mining output had decreased ... the most difficult issues to predict and deal with in the mining industry are the socioeconomic impacts. They assert that it is natural to aim at ...
Corporate Social Responsibility According to Crane, Matten and Spence (2008), Corporate social responsibility can be identified by various ways and it is the most popular idea that is conquered the debate of it are the ethics of business, sustainability as well as the citizenship of the corporations.
because mining has been the subject of serious criticisms regarding its impact on development, and because CSR programs are being used by a number of companies to respond to some of these criticisms. Further, the topic of this thesis is particularly relevant to the mining industry since most mineral extraction now takes place in developing
The mining industry returned about USD billion representing ... In the mining sector, Corporate Social Responsibility has evolved to Community Sustainable Development Plans. Under this arrangement, mining companies collaborate with the ... Mining and Sustainable Development: The Case of Ghana ...
Kangwa, P. K. (2008). An Assessment of the Economic, Social and Environmental Impacts of the Mining Industry: A Case Study of Copper Mining in Zambia. Dissertation, LUND University, Social and Economic Geography. Kitula, A. G. (2006). The Environmental and Socioeconomic Impacts of Mining on Local Livelihoods in. Tanzania: A Case Study of Geita ...
Apr 08, 2010· Corporate Social Responsibility in South Africa and Ghana: a comparison of successes, failures and futures in a "developed" and an "undeveloped" African country Few industries affect the social, economic and environmental sectors to the extent that the mining industry does.
In Africa, Ghana is the second largest gold producer, contributing to about % of the country''s GDP. The mining sector in Ghana consists of both smallscale and largescale mining, each of which has varying environmental impacts. This paper provides an exposition on the environmental impacts of mining activities in Ghana.
the point that corporate social responsibility (CSR) has evolved from being voluntary to being assumed and expected. Similarly, the role and expectations of local content have evolved and it has become a critical element of the resource sector''s engagement within the countries of its operations.
the fulfillment of corporate goals and examines the CSR concept in the Ghanaian mining industry. In Ghana the concept has tended to focus on the external environment to the neglect of the internal environment from where employees operate. Key Words: Corporate Social Responsibility, Africa, Ghana, Mining Industry. Introduction
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) In Mining A lot has been said on the need for businesses across the world to contribute to the development of communities in which they operate. The case is not different in Ghana, as a number of platforms have been set up to ensure it becomes practical.
The resurgence in the mining industry in Ghana since 1989 cannot be considered an isolated phenomenon. It is driven by the global paradigm which emphasises private sectorled development as the engine of economic recovery in developing countries. This is indeed the thrust of the structural adjustment programmes (SAP) prescribed for such
Nonetheless, none of these policy measures and series of laws according to the extant literature has been effectively implemented. From the perspectives of critical stakeholders, this dissertation explores how Ghana''s environmental policy framework in the gold mining industry can be improved to protect the environment and the citizens.
Corporate Social Responsibility in the Ghanaian Mining Industry by Frank Boateng MPhil, Kwame Nkrum University of Science and Technology, 2015 FCMI, Chartered Management Institute, 2014 MBA, University of Leicester, 2009 BS, Central University Ghana, 2006 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of
Mar 13, 2014· The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes of mining companies tend to focus on community initiatives as their impact in economic, social and environmental terms is felt greatest at the local level. However, the effectiveness of CSR initiatives in the oil, gas and mining sectors has been increasingly questioned.
This piece of work for master thesis investigates the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure on the financial performance of firms in UK. The work is extended to three industries of UK, viz., industry of extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, industry of
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes of mining companies tend to focus on community initiatives as their impact in economic, social and environmental terms is felt greatest at the ...
Sustainability and environmental reports of a mining firm in Ghana: A pilot study Kwame Oduro Amoako1, 2 ... corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting. In addition, a very limited number of ... there is a need for further empirical environmental accounting studies on the mining industry in Ghana.
The study assessed the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in the Nigerian telecommunication industry (2006 – 2011) by evaluating the factors influencing CSR adoption. Primary data were obtained from pretested questionnaire administered to 400 respondents (stakeholders and telecommunication staff) across the six
the poor impact of mining on Ghana''s economic development, this paper highlights the vulnerabilities in mining sector governance along the industry value chain. The authors explain why it has been difficult to implement policies that would have improved social .
Abstract: This paper examined mining governance, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and community development in Ghana. Leaning on the resource curse thesis, CSRs and community development literature, the study utilised indepth interviews of selected mining companies, expert opinions and content analysis to draw on the various conclusions.
THE IMPACT OF COAL MINING ON THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF RURAL COMMUNITIES IN MOZAMBIQUE: A CASE STUDY OF CATEME . Antonio Macheve Jr. MCHANT003 . 2014 . A minor dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Development Studies ... Corporate Social Responsibility
Top 10 CSR Issues and Trends for the Extractives Industry in 2013 ... The cumulative environmental and social impacts of mining and energy projects—as well as the combined activities from other industry sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing—are leading policymakers and many companies to think differently about their contributions to ...
Oct 23, 2019· * Stakeholders'' perception of CSR initiatives (stakeholders may belong to any of the following categories investors, employees, suppliers, consumers etc.) * Impact of CSR initiatives on a company''s bottom line * Assessment of effectiveness of C...
communicating corporate social responsibility in the ghanaian banking industry. a case of barclays bank ghana limited by adwoa agyeiwaa abankwa this dissertation is submitted to the university of ghana, legon in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of ma communication studies degree march, 2014
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