The impact of corporate social responsibility on community development: Evidence from Ghana ... of Mines serves as an employer association for c ompanies engaged in the mining industry in Ghana. As .

and Obara (2008) indicated that the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes of these mining companies tend to give a ttention to community initiatives as their impact in economic, social and

delve into specific mining projects or companies but focuses on the broader impact of mining on the Ghanaian economy. 2. OVERVIEW OF THE MINING SECTOR IN GHANA 2.1. Historical development of mining in Ghana The mining sector in Ghana has played a significant role in the country's economic development. It has a

This study compares the important policy documents that control Ghana's mining industry's impacts on water resources to what is being done in similar African countries, to extract some fundamental ...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a pledge or an obligation to improve the well-being of the community through business practices and contributions of corporate resources (Kotler & Lee, 2005).Over the past few years, organizations have sought to embark on CSR in order to contribute much to society rather than affecting it negatively with their operations.

This paper aims to explore the motivations and challenges of engaging host communities in CSR practices within the context of Newmont Ahafo Mines (NAM), a subsidiary of a Multinational Mining Enterprise (MNE) …

The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the area of gold mining is increasingly becoming a major concern in Ghana even though it is not on a higher political level. This is as a result of the various impacts of the mine's operations

CSR typically refers to a set of voluntary actions to mitigate the negative environmental and social impact of mining or to improve the social and economic well-being of populations living close to where mining companies operate (Campbell, 2012, Frederiksen, 2018).These measures can involve investments in public services and infrastructure, …

Corporate Social Responsibility in Ghana: ... environmental impact of illegal mining on mining communities in ghana; crasher manufactures in pakistan; impacts of csr and mining in ghana Overview corporate social responsibility in ghana lessons from the ...

Purpose This study aims to examine the socio-economic and environmental impacts of mining activities as perceived by communities in Ghana, with data being drawn from primary and secondary sources.

The mining industry in Ghana has had some positive effects o n . the economy, ... Andrews explores the historical trajectories of gold mining, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and of the ...

The work reported here examines the perceived impacts of gold mining at the community level in the Wassa West District of Ghana, Africa and discusses those perceived impacts in the context of globalization processes and growing multinational corporate interest in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

The study investigates the real and latent social impacts of mining activities on the communities in the light of the numerous promises and prospects that mining is said to provide for communities. ... Business and Society Review, 109, 4, 449-477. [7] Boon, E.K. and Ababio F., (2009): Corporate Social Responsibility in Ghana: Lessons from the ...

This study aims to examine the socio-economic and environmental impacts of mining activities as perceived by communities in Ghana, with data being drawn from primary and secondary sources.,A total of 90 community residents were interviewed, with 15 from each of the six selected different communities.,The findings revealed a positive perception ...

This study examined the effects of corporate social responsibility (CSR) behaviours, mechanisms, and initiatives on the involvement of mining companies in Ghana. …

The relevance of this case is that Ghana's Prestea mining community is noted for violent confrontations with GSR over land use and environmental pollution. ... there has been an improved level of awareness of the increased environmental costs of contemporary large-scale gold mining. Impacts on local farmlands, water quality and quantity are ...

Even though the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been applauded for several decades, the concept of stakeholder engagement is relatively new to the Ghanaian mining sector. This study investigates the …

environmental impact of an illegal mining operation in river Pra and its impacts on water production of Ghana Water Company Limited. Three objectives were set for this work, which are 1.) To determine the effects of illegal mining in the river Pra on water treatment and production at Daboase head works 2.) To assess the impact of illegal mining ...

It is on this note that a case study research was conducted to assess impact of corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives by mining companies in Ghana: A Case Study of Zion Gold Mines Limited (ZGML); a subsidiary of a multi-national firm, Kinrose Gold Corporation. ... 5.1 Administration of CSR among mining companies in ...

The legislative framework for the mineral sector in Ghana is the minerals and mining act 703 of 2006. Under the provision of the law, no person has the authority to conduct reconnaissance, prospecting, exploration, or mining in Ghana unless the person has a mining license (Ofosu-Mensah, 2010; Benmudez-Lugo, 2016).

In Ghana, a few studies addressed CSR issues (Lichtenstein et al., 2013;Ofori et al., 2014;Bonituo, 2014;Amponsah-Tawiah and Dartey-Baah, 2016;Oppong, 2016; Sarpong, 2017; Boachie, 2020;Williams ...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) remains a new concept in Ghana albeit a thriving one which has now engaged the attention of many businesses. ... Nowhere in particular is the impact of CSR much more felt than the mining sector in Ghana. This is in view of the huge impact that it makes in host communities . ... (2009, May 16–22 ...

The mining industry and Corporate Social Responsibility in Ghana: According to Ababio and Boon (2009), the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility can be traced back to the middle 1950s when Bowen 52 (1953) formally used Corporate Social Responsibility to refer to 'the obligations of businessmen to pursue those policies to make those ...

The mining industry and Corporate Social Responsibility in Ghana: According to Ababio and Boon (2009), the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility can be traced back to the middle 1950s when Bowen 52 (1953) formally used Corporate Social Responsibility to refer to 'the obligations of businessmen to pursue those policies to make those ...

Mining companies have been a pivotal sector, having a prominent impact on social welfare (Esteves, 2008; Parker and Cox, 2020), economic improvement (Sagebien et al., 2008), and environmental management (Ruokonen, 2019) in Australia, Southern Africa, Canada, and Finland, respectively.The term "social license," which was originally used to describe the …

Analysis is based on the impact of CSR and mining activities on quality, income (economy), education, and health of the communities. Several areas of CSR are open to diamond miners; these include ethics, law, employee health and safety, the environment, education, philanthropy, and economy. ... Corporate Social Responsibility in Ghana: A ...

The debate is mainly centered on the impact of mining industries on the land, and many stakeholders advocate for more environmental responsibility since they consider that mining activities are still controversial. ... examine the relationship and impact of occupational health and safety on employees' organizational commitment in Ghana's mining ...

The mining sector in Ghana consists of both small-scale and large-scale mining, each of which has varying environmental impacts. This paper provides an exposition on the environmental impacts of ...

This study examines mining companies' corporate social responsibility activities in Ghana, their contributions to indigenous comm unities and economic development, as well as the residents' …