For example, the housing deficit alone in Ghana is projected to be over about 1.7 million units.1 Similarly, there are deficits in road and other socio-economic infrastructure. The demand for …
Rock quarry provides needed materials used in the road and building construction thus has significant impact on the economy. The aim of this investigation is to look into the socio-economics and health impact of the quarry sites on the surrounding locations in Ogun State. Two hundred copies of structured questionnaire were administered to elicit socio-economic, health, …
We have carried out an assessment on the environmental effects of limestone quarrying on some com-munities in the Lower Manya Krobo District in the Eastern region of Ghana. Dust emission is one of the major effects of the practice of limestone extraction and as such, dust (PM10) sampling was conducted at the affected communities.
The study aimed at assessing the environmental and socio-economic impact of stone quarrying in Tororo district. To achieve this, we used questionnaires, interviews and focused group discussions, where the information obtained was confirmed by field observations.
The income levels of inhabitants before and during the construction process were compared to the minimum wage in Ghana to analyze the impact on their socioeconomic lives.
This study examined the impacts of stone quarrying activities on sustainable livelihoods and the environment, and the implications of the impacts for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in selected host communities …
aware of risks associated with those living near quarry sites, their general low socio-economic status made them incapable of taking any decisive measure towards relocating elsewhere. Approval for quarry operation should mandate environmental impact assessment and ensure
The socio-economic impacts of mining on local communities: The case of Jordan. ... Then the socio-economic changes of the Ma'an region in response to increased mining activity will be focused on. The paper concludes with a discussion of the results and what has been learned. ... Community-company relations in gold mining in Ghana. J. Environ ...
companies, assess critically the economic, environmental and social effects of the quarrying activities, identify and assess existing mitigating measures by quarry companies in the Wenchi Municipality, and provide policy recommendations on sustainable stone quarrying in the Wenchi
This study examined the impacts of stone quarrying activities on sustainable livelihoods and the environment, and the implications of the impacts for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in selected host communities in Ghana.
COVID-19: SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT IN GHANA COVID-19: SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT IN GHANA Briefing Note #5, June 2020 Highlights • Despite the projected financial downturn and its attending consequences such as budget cuts, those in the biomedical and other scientific research communities are currently immune to the financial cuts being experienced ...
This study investigated the environmental and socio-economic impacts of small scale sand winning and quarrying in the Ga West municipality, Greater Accra Region. In all, five (5)
We have carried out an assessment on the environmental effects of limestone quarrying on some communities in the Lower Manya Krobo District in the Eastern region of Ghana. Dust emission is one of the major effects of the practice of limestone extraction and as such, dust (PM 10) sampling was conducted at the affected communities.
Open Access Library Journal 2021, Volume 8, e7010 ISSN Online: 2333-9721 ISSN Print: 2333-9705 DOI: 10.4236/oalib.1107010 Mar. 16, 2021 1 Open Access Library Journal
The income levels of inhabitants before and during the construction process were compared to the minimum wage in Ghana to analyze the impact on their socioeconomic lives.
Purpose Change in the economic status of a low-income country is accompanied by an expected increase in investment and economic activities along with land degradation and biodiversity loss.
Economic Impact of Mining in Ghana. ... A study in quarry centers revealed that three out of the five companies in the study recorded a mean hearing threshold level of more than 25 decibels. ... The impact and effect of illegal mining (galamsey) towards the socio-economic development of mining communities: a case study of Kenyasi in the Brong ...
The study aimed at assessing the environmental and socio-economic impact of stone quarrying in Tororo district. To achieve this, we used questionnaires, interviews and focused group discussions, where the information obtained was …
The study aimed at assessing the environmental and socio-economic impact of stone quarrying in Tororo district. To achieve this, we used questionnaires, interviews and focused group discussions, where the information obtained was confirmed by field observations. ... stone quarrying may continue in open defiance of existing regulations. In Ghana ...
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We have carried out an assessment on the environmental effects of limestone quarrying on some com-munities in the Lower Manya Krobo District in the Eastern region of Ghana. Dust emission …
The ruinous impact of illegal actions in the quarry sector on the revenue generation capabilities of the country is aptly contextualized by the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income ...
The quarry workers suffered predominantly from cough (26.0%), catarrh (20.0%) and sinusitis (15.0%). Although, the residents of neighbouring communities are aware of risks associated with living near quarry sites, their general low socio …
We have carried out an assessment on the environmental effects of limestone quarrying on some communities in the Lower Manya Krobo District in the Eastern region of Ghana. Dust emission …
The Socio-Economic Impact of Newmont Ghana Gold Limited 9. This Report describes the socio-economic impacts of the gold mine operated by Newmont Ghana Gold Limited (NGGL) in the Brong-Ahafo Region of Ghana. It examines these impacts both on the local community and the nation as a whole. The Report is the product
For example, the housing deficit alone in Ghana is projected to be over about 1.7 million units.1 Similarly, there are deficits in road and other socio-economic infrastructure. The demand for these industrial minerals therefore creates a revenue potential for government in the form of royalies and corporate taxes.
Environmental and Socioeconomic Impact Analysis of Quarry Operations in General Santos City on its Host Communities Jama ... Possible environmental and socio-economic ramifications of sand and gravel winning in Danko, Upper West Region of Ghana. ... Ghana Journal of Geography, 11(2), 27-51. Tardio, G., Mickovski, S. B., Stokes, A., & Devkota, S ...
It is concluded that stone quarrying has contributed to the socio-economic development in the Wenchi municipality of Ghana. It is recommended that the Environmental Protection Agency and the Local Assembly regularly monitor the companies to ensure strict adherence to the extenuation measures.
In conclusion, the surrounding of the quarry is not polluted with CO2 NO2, CO, VOC, PM and noise but there is significant effect of the activity of quarry on the health and socio-economic of the ...
Resource availability and extraction seem to present a paradox to most countries in the global south. It appears to be a curse rather than a blessing. Using the resource curse theory as a philosophical lens, this study qualitatively analysed the effects of the stone quarrying industry in the Wenchi municipality of Ghana. Using the case study approach, information was …
overview of the socio-economic and environmental impacts of small-scale gold mining, as it is evident that in these sites there have been ASM gold rushes in the recent past. 2.2.
aware of risks associated with those living near quarry sites, their general low socio-economic status made them incapable of taking any decisive measure towards relocating elsewhere. …