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The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has attracted significant attention in corporate discourses in recent times. The implication for corporate organisations to show commitment to their CSR obligations in communities in which they

The issues of poverty and inequality, unemployment and the poor living conditions of employees in communities where local and multinational corporations operate have reemerged on the development agenda as a result of growing labour unrest in South Africa, particularly in the mining sector. This article aims to contribute to the conceptualisation and understanding of corporate social ...

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 sector-led development as the engine of economic recovery in developing countries. This is indeed the thrust of the structural adjustment programmes (SAP) prescribed for such

4.3.2 Disadvantages (negative impacts) of sand and gravel mining 58 4.3.2.1 Respondents' views on the activity 58 4.3.2.2 Negative effects of mining to people's lives 59 4.3.2.3 Negative impacts of mining observed by respondents 60 4.3.2.4 Accidents reported during sand and gravel mining 62

This initiative and policy taken in Ghana have increased the number of foreign direct investment and helped in economic growth. Attracting FDI is a preoccupation of Ghana's opening up policies and economic reforms. Various Governments in Ghana have developed various legislations to improve investment conditions and the

with the industry employing close to about a million people.5 The mining sector in South Africa is the highest contributor to the country's economy. Gold mining alone accounts for 27.4% of the mineral revenues and employs 56 percent of the mine labour force.6 Likewise, the mining sector in Ghana is one of the chief contributors to the Ghanaian

Mining in Ghana -An Overview (CONTD) Mining in Ghana predates independence and over the years the sector has grown to be a major driver of economic growth. Mining accounted for 6% of GDP in 2011 and the sector grew by 23.5% in 2012. There are currently about thirteen (13) large scale mining

(Adimazoya, 2013). Through corporate social responsibility, the mining industry may maintain its exemplary status among African countries (Abugre, 2014). The purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationships between corporate social responsibility, environmental policies, and community complaints, and

In Ghana, both the government and private sector attach much importance to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The country's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a role model for the rest of Africa. Trade unions are well organised and companies are subject to regular inspection. Nevertheless, there is still much progress to

The aim of the study was to determine the impact of strategic management on the growth of SMEs. This study was conducted by reviewing some theories and statistical data of company X and some companies passively. This thesis analyzed the theoretical view of business ethics and sustainable de-velopment.

Mar 11, 2019· Environmental policy assessment has been recognized by critical stakeholders (e.g., governments, local communities, academics, environmental advocacy groups, and mining companies) as an effective way of identifying and dealing with the myriad of environmental problems confronting humanity, particularly those caused by mining activities. While the gold mining sector has .

paper identifies that with the international mining industry becoming more cosmopolitan, developing countries will have to develop a competitive mining regime based on greater economic equality, mutual benefit and in accordance with generally accepted notions of fairness. Key words: Ghana, Mining, Mineral Products, Impact, Economy 1.0 Introduction

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.

known about the impacts of the life-cycle of the fuel on the livelihoods of the producers, who endure significant health, safety, and environmental risks for marginal gain in a highly lucrative industry. Population increases and deviations from the energy ladder model suggest that charcoal demand for heating and cooking in Sub-Saharan Africa will

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 ... 3.2.3 Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a long and widely discussed concept in research and among practitioners. Although there is no commonly agreed upon exact definition of CSR a common aspect in most definitions is that CSR entails the voluntary integration of .

THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF MINING: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF BOTSWANA AND ZAMBIA. iii ABSTRACT Mining is an activity that many African countries depend on, and Africa's export-oriented mining and quarrying is driven primarily by the commodity hunger of .

The mining industry and Corporate Social Responsibility in Ghana: Accor ding to Ababio a nd Boon (2009), the c oncept of Co rporate Social Responsibility can be traced back to the middle 1950s ...

Ghana in Ghana include the agro producing/processing industry; mining industry, as well as formal and informal businesses in various sectors of Ghana's economy (Bank of Ghana, 2012). A major global financial services provider, Barclays is engaged in retail banking, credit cards,

Jan 01, 2017· Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the mining industry As illustrated above, coal mining companies by the very nature of their job are under scrutiny for environmental and social concerns. Furthermore, the problem of mining-induced displacement and resettlement poses a major risk to social sustainability ( Kemp, 2010, Rakowska and ...

Consequently, the mining industry in Ghana has begun using CSR as a basis for addressing the social and environmental problems associated with the industry (Amponsah-Tawiah and Dartey-Baah, 2007 ...

Keywords: Corporate social responsibility, banking industry, Ghana, reporting, annual reports, disclosures Abstract This study seeks to track corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting of local and foreign banks in Ghana from 2010-2014 financial year ends.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FACING CONTRACTORS IN GHANA Laryea School of Construction Management and Engineering, University of Reading, P.O. Box 219, Reading, RG6 6AW, UK The main aim of this paper was to ascertain and discuss the current

Ghana such as Friends of the Earth-Ghana. FOE-Ghana firmly believes that the mining sector does not hold the key to a sustainable Ghanaian economy, instead it is only providing short-term gains. The Scope This paper seeks to shed light on the impacts of FDI in Ghana's mining sector, the economy and the environment. The paper seeks to examine:
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