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

Author(s) -

Kwame Asamoah,

Alex OseiKojo

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

sage open

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.357

H-Index - 32

ISSN - 2158-2440

DOI - 10.1177/2158244016665885

Subject(s) - scale (ratio) , scarcity , law , focus group , qualitative research , political science , business , sociology , geography , social science , economics , marketing , cartography , microeconomics

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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