The Contribution of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining to Socio-Economic Development. Case of Goromonzi Ward 17 from period 2017-2024.
- Author
- Shambare, Mitchele
- Title
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The Contribution of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining to Socio-Economic
Development. Case of Goromonzi Ward 17 from period 2017-2024. - Abstract
- The study investigates the contribution artisanal and small scale mining to socio-economic development in Goromonzi Ward 17. The main purpose of the study is to explore and understand the dynamics related to artisanal mining. The themes under research were the socio-economic impacts of artisanal mining, livelihood strategies employed by artisanal miners to sustain their well-being, the link between poverty, artisanal mining and environmental degradation and interventions by the government in artisanal mining operations. Mixed methodology was employed combining both qualitative which consisted the use of interviews and questionnaires and quantitative methods to provide comprehensive data. Face to face interviews with artisanal miners, the DDCs office, community leaders and family members of miners were conducted. Data was presented in graphs, tables and charts as well as thematic analysis. The findings revealed the socio-economic impacts of artisanal mining are reduced quality of life due to environmental degradation, increased health risks, increased income earning opportunities, social conflicts over land use and food insecurity. Artisanal mining poses many challenges to the environment, communities and the government, hence there is need for a comprehensive approach involving proper legislation of mines, effective environmental laws, educational and awareness campaigns involving all stakeholders, improved access to healthcare services and employment creation reforms. By recognizing and addressing the negative impacts of artisanal mining it is possible to enhance the mining sector in Zimbabwe with the increment in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) through formalized artisanal mining operations.
- Date
- March 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- artisanal and small-scale mining, socio-economic development
- Supervisor
- Dr. R. Chipaike
- Item sets
- Department of Peace and Governance
- Media
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MITCHELE SHAMBARE.pdf