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Are alternative livelihood projects alleviating poverty in mining communities? Experiences from Ghana
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Abstract This paper critiques the approach being taken in Ghana to identify and develop Alternative Livelihood (AL) and allied Local Economic Development (LED) projects in mining communities. The rapid insurgence of illegal artisanal gold mining in Ghana has forced policymakers to think more creatively abou... view more
This paper critiques the approach being taken in Ghana to identify and develop Alternative Livelihood (AL) and allied Local Economic Development (LED) projects in mining communities. The rapid insurgence of illegal artisanal gold mining in Ghana has forced policymakers to think more creatively about ways in which to deal with mounting unemployment in the country's rural areas. Most of the economic activities being promoted, however, have proved extremely unpopular with target groups. The policy approaches adopted reflect how little in tune the organizations championing AL policy in Ghana’s mining communities are with the mindsets and ambitions of target populations.... view less
Classification
Sociology of Developing Countries, Developmental Sociology
Economic Sectors
Social Problems
Free Keywords
Alternative Livelihood (AL) projects; poverty; social issues; Local Economic Development (LED) projects; mining; Ghana
Document language
English
Publication Year
2009
Page/Pages
p. 172-196
Journal
Journal of Development Studies, 45 (2009) 2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/00220380802553057
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed
Licence
PEER Licence Agreement (applicable only to documents from PEER project)