The decline in agriculture and manufacturing sectors in particular has elevated the role of mining as a pillar to socio-economic development. Mindful of the fact that minerals are finite and public resources, it is highly imperative to invest energy in initiatives that can avoid the squander of our mineral wealth.
اقرأ المزيدdriven complex networks. The potential to impact the socio-economic transformation required for a sustainable system is therefore embedded in the model. The cooperative model offers radical imagination required for system transformation - a different mindset placing the collective enterprise firmly in the social sphere of influence and concern.
اقرأ المزيدLinear multisectoral models have been applied to this SAM to estimate socio-economic impacts of potential final demand policies down to a regional level in the Ghanaian economy. Further on, the structural path analysis is used to investigate the role played by different agriculture commodities in transmitting income to different types of ...
اقرأ المزيدSmall-scale mining and its socio-economic impact in developing countries Gavin Hilson Abstract This article examines both the positive and negative socio-economic impacts of small-scale mining in developing countries, and outlines some key measures for improving sustainability in the sector. It is important to clarify that, in spite of
اقرأ المزيدTourism plays a crucial role for generating and maintaining regional employment. ... event impact analysis, and socio-economic development. Matthias Fuchs, Ph.D., is Full Professor of Tourism Studies at Mid Sweden University, Östersund, Sweden. His research areas include electronic tourism, business intelligence and data …
اقرأ المزيدThe main objectives of the Centre is to coordinate and oversee the implementation of the Africa Mining Vision and its Action plan (being revised) to enable the minerals resource sector play its role in the social and economic transformation, inclusive growth and sustainable development of African economies, in conjunction with Member …
اقرأ المزيدMining organizations therefore need to integrate corporate social responsibility (CSR) into their business policies to mitigate the negative impact of mining on the socio-economic environment (Esteves, 2008; Eweje, 2006; Keith, 2012).
اقرأ المزيدSustainable Economic Development OTML provides significant funds towards the socio-economic development of PNG and the Western Province, both directly through services provided, infrastructure, and indirectly through the facilitation of community access to services and infrastructure.
اقرأ المزيدThis paper examines economic impacts of coal mining across local government areas (LGAs) in Australia. Three main distinguishing features of this research are a) the analysis through the mining boom and bust cycle, b) a focus on small regional areas within one state in Australia and c) the use of socio-economic indicators in …
اقرأ المزيدIt is against this background that this chapter seeks to examine the role of youth in the socio-economic development of Kenya. Additionally, challenges facing the youth as they perpetuate socio-economic development are highlighted. Youth is a social construction that is culturally conditioned and thus varies from one society to another.
اقرأ المزيدThe mining sector's role in socio-economic development is documented in secondary data sources i.e. national accounts, fiscal data, chamber of mines annual reviews etc., however, at the micro- level, limited information is available regarding the mining sector's socio-economic impact.
اقرأ المزيدLocal Cluster Development Anglo-American • Anglo American has established Anglo Zimele, a South African enterprise investment fund, for mining-related small and medium-sized businessesin South Africa • As of 2010, the fund had invested in 509 businesses, which collectively employed 9,514 people with annual revenues of $215 …
اقرأ المزيدselect article The role of state capacity and socio-economic determinants on health quality and its access in Pakistan (1990–2019) ... select article A private sustainable partner selection model for green public-private partnerships and regional economic development. ... including those for text and data mining, AI training, and …
اقرأ المزيدFurther, we make assessments of future changes in the exposure of land area, population, and GDP to different flood magnitudes and variabilities under time-varying socio-economic scenarios, which enable us to understand how the uneven regional socio-economic development can affect global flood exposure to warming climate.
اقرأ المزيدThe evidence in the field of regional development confirms the results found at national level, revealing a positive effect between human capital and regional economic development (see, for instance, [20, 21]. The role of universities in fostering local economic development has also been addressed by works in the field of regional …
اقرأ المزيدThis study assessed the roles and challenges of Idirs in local socio-economic development in Ambo town, Ethiopia. Idirs are the cultural and societal associations of the local communities. Idirs utilise mutual support amongst community members. This study examined the roles of Idirs in local socio-economic …
اقرأ المزيدThe aim of the study was to assess the socio-economic impacts of mining on people's livelihoods in communities surrounding the Kansanshi mine and the role of CSR in mitigating the effects. The objectives were to establish how mining activities impact (socially and economically) on
اقرأ المزيدWe will not replace the State but acknowledge that we have a role in promoting and supporting long-lasting regional economic development, which requires dialogue and coordination with other stakeholders, including governments, civil society, communities and businesses beyond our own.
اقرأ المزيدThis report is an analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on socio-economic development ... on regional socio-economic development patterns. Although it is too early to conclusively ... playing a critical role in poverty alleviation, food security and livelihoods.
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