May 31, 2017· Corporate social responsibility — The argument ... chances of being caught are slim and are all prevailing in Ghana. Certain mining and quarrying companies are guilty of this circumstance ...
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Get PriceCORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE GOLD MINING INDUSTRY: THE GHANA EXPERIENCE by Aimann Sadik In 2012, the price of gold is sky rocketing due to strong demand and tight supply. Investors have revived their interest in gold investments at the expense of financial assets
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Get PriceIt is the social responsibility of the mining companies to see to this, and this is where CSR comes in. Paving the way for Improved Global CSR Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the voluntary actions undertaken by mining companies to reduce the negative effects of mining initiatives, and to improve the lives of locals, the local economy ...
Get PriceMining companies in Ghana seem to have responded somehow over the years to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) call but some still face open resistance from members of the communities who see them (mining companies) as socially irresponsible. The research sought to unearth the views and concerns of the local communities about the CSR activities of mining companies in the Ashanti, …
Get PriceInternalizing the Negative Externalities of Mining in Ghana: Should Corporate Social Responsibility Be Voluntary? Andrews Kingsley Doku (Corresponding Author) Human Resources Unit, University of Mines and Technology, P. O. Box 237, Tarkwa, Ghana E …
Get PriceMar 13, 2014· The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes of mining companies tend to focus on community initiatives as their impact in economic, social and environmental terms is felt greatest at the local level. However, the effectiveness of CSR initiatives in the oil, gas and mining sectors has been increasingly questioned.
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Get PriceThe law is however silent on the social responsibility of the mining companies towards the communities in which they operate. In fact, there is no national policy framework that guides the implementation of CSR in Ghana. Mining Companies are therefore not bound by law to implement CSR activities in the country.
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Get PriceCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is often used to describe the social and environmental contributions and consequences of corporative activities and action. It entails three key dimensionseconomic development, environmental protection and social cohesion. • Related content: Top 10 Associations raising awareness for the mining industry To truly be a successful mining company, …
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Get PriceCorporate Social Responsibility Activities of Mining Companies: The Views of the Local Communities in Ghana Yaw Brew1,2, Chai Junwu1, AddaeBoateng1,2 1School of Management Economics, University of Electronic Science Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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