A Contextual Analysis of Implementation Challenges of Small-Scale Mining Laws in Ghana

A Contextual Analysis of Implementation Challenges of Small-Scale Mining Laws in Ghana

This study examines the implementation challenges of small-scale mining laws in the Bekwai Municipality of Ghana. The study adopted the qualitative approach using a case study design. Primary data were obtained through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Among others, this study found t...

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Main Authors: Kwame Asamoah, Alex Osei-Kojo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2016-08-01
Series:SAGE Open
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244016665885
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spelling doaj-ed4f9a9fc805464098903912cc6b98b82020-11-25T03:40:30ZengSAGE PublishingSAGE Open2158-24402016-08-01610.1177/2158244016665885A Contextual Analysis of Implementation Challenges of Small-Scale Mining Laws in GhanaKwame Asamoah0Alex Osei-Kojo1University of Ghana Business School, Accra, GhanaUniversity of Ghana Business School, Accra, GhanaThis study examines the implementation challenges of small-scale mining laws in the Bekwai Municipality of Ghana. The study adopted the qualitative approach using a case study design. Primary data were obtained through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Among others, this study found that illegal mining is a formidable challenge to the implementation of small-scale mining laws in the Bekwai Municipality. The study also found that scarcity of logistical and human resources undermines the implementation of small-scale mining laws in the Municipality.https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244016665885
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description This study examines the implementation challenges of small-scale mining laws in the Bekwai Municipality of Ghana. The study adopted the qualitative approach using a case study design. Primary data were obtained through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Among others, this study found that illegal mining is a formidable challenge to the implementation of small-scale mining laws in the Bekwai Municipality. The study also found that scarcity of logistical and human resources undermines the implementation of small-scale mining laws in the Municipality.
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