Recent research finds that the opening of mines in Africa increases risk local protests and conflict. However, few empirical studies have analysed effect 'Corporate Social Responsibility' (CSR) mining companies on conflicts extraction areas. This study investigates relationship between CSR payments African communities using econometric techniques. We create explore a large dataset by 292 across 17 countries eight years. Our are more likely to engage activities when they exposed conflict...

Over a third of international trade happens within, rather than between, corporations. This makes establishing transfer prices – the price transactions within and between related corporations pivotal, as it defines corporations' tax bills. Tax authorities worldwide follow OECD pricing guidelines its accompanying methods for taxing despite guidelines' well-documented weaknesses even though alternative potentially simpler exist. Existing literature helps explain why continue to dominate but...

Health is central to sustainable development, and thus a cross-cutting issue of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2030 agenda. Natural resource extraction projects in Africa have considerable potential impact on health-related targets SDGs. This paper introduces rationale organization HIA4SD Project; 6-year research for development (r4d) project that aims inform facilitate policy dialogue at national international level whether current regulatory approaches assessment promote placing...

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) has become part of the livelihood strategy for a large section rural population in Burkina Faso. In some areas country, two out three households have at least one family member working an artisanal or mine. Whether this leads to de-agrarianization area rather diversification strategies is debated. Using mixed research methods approach, we analyze interaction between agriculture ASGM household level four sites Center-North North Regions We focus,...

Abstract Mining projects can have adverse effects on public health, potentially impacting the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. While environmental impacts are typically addressed through mandatory impact assessments, health consequences often receive inadequate attention, despite being a major concern for affected communities. Policy instruments mitigating these issues, including assessment (HIA), remain underutilized, particularly in Africa. We conduct Q‐methodology study Mozambique to...

Abstract This article examines the most significant international policy responses that seek to address resource trap and spur development in resource-rich, but fragile states. It applies a regime theoretical framework assess recent multistakeholder initiatives within extractive sector by focusing on processes through which they alter behavior of public private organizations. Based review Nigerian Azeri cases, finds civil society often does not have capacity live up high expectations placed...

Researchers and policymakers are concerned with the uncontrolled use of mercury in artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM). Despite availability alternative technologies, is still first choice to separate from ore on most ASGM sites. Taking case Burkina Faso, this mixed methods study contributes understanding continued by analyzing non-technical functions that accomplishes. Applying a political ecology lens, we analyze mechanisms actors deploy access benefits manage business-related risks,...

Mining can cause harm to both human health and ecosystems. Regulators in low-income countries often struggle enforce decent environmental standards due financial, technical, personal capacity constraints political capture. In such settings, social accountability strategies are promoted through which citizens attempt hold governmental private actors directly account demand better governance. However, initiatives rarely effective. We demonstrate how ecology analysis inform theory practice by...

Natural resource extraction projects offer both opportunities and risks for sustainable development health in host communities. Often, however, the of community suffers. Health impact assessment (HIA) can mitigate promote benefits but is not routinely done developing regions that could benefit most.Our study aims to investigate determinants affected by extractive industries Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mozambique, Tanzania. The evidence generated our will inform a policy dialogue on how HIA be...

Most research on illicit financial flows (IFFs) has focused outflows from low-income countries and the role of non-state actors in generating IFFs. Less attention been paid to processes through which IFFs enter formal value chains – effect being legalised before leaving country or crucial state institutions as gatekeepers. We develop a novel explanatory approach account for enabling legalisation Building political settlement theory, we explain performance regulating function maintain power....

A significant share of gold from artisanal and small-scale mining is produced informally or illegally. Most this traded outside official channels, resulting in illicit financial flows that deprive governments much-needed revenue, some these are also used to finance armed conflict launder money other activities. We apply a political economy lens the analysis markets study their intersection with state-building dynamics settlements, view understanding function fulfil even though they seem...

Armed groups have expanded their presence in the Sahel over last decade, including areas with intensive artisanal gold mining. Our understanding of how changes governance mining sites, it differs from agriculture and pastoralism, what miners' response is, however, is still limited. In this paper, we examine Salafist expansion interacts local socio-political dynamics impacts Sanmatenga province, Burkina Faso. We find contracts due to widespread violence against civilians perpetrated by...

Industrial mining transforms local landscapes, including important health determinants like clean water and sanitation. In this paper, we combined macro-level quantitative micro-level qualitative data to show how projects affect infrastructures ultimately the of affected communities. Although observed a positive trend infrastructure in settings, surrounding communities are also characterized by scarcity degradation quality. The video at core publication showcases inter-linkages findings...

Large resource extraction projects may give rise to significant environmental, social, and public health externalities. While the environmental impact of extractive is regularly considered prior implementation, few countries have established legal requirements for other forms assessments, including assessments (HIA). Despite lack requirements, we find that some mining companies operating across Africa are going beyond what required them consider their operations. What explains this divergent...

Abstract Although artisanal gold mining is known for human rights violations and environmental degradation, it an increasingly important economic activity in many African countries, with a high potential to alleviate poverty. Due increased demand investment during the COVID-19 pandemic, monthly international price has by 20% from January May 2020. To understand how pandemic influenced miners, we analyse panel survey of about 170 miners interviewed 2 months before first case Burkina Faso....

Large-scale resource extraction may lead to significant negative externalities on the environment, social well-being and public health. Negative environmental impacts of extractive projects are regularly considered through mandatory impact assessments; however, health frequently remain unaddressed due a lack legal requirements, particularly in Africa where many being implemented. While policy instruments available mitigate - most eminent Health Impact Assessment (HIA) such have not been...

Sub-Saharan Africa is rich in natural resources but also faces widespread poverty. The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals brought increased attention to resource extraction projects, emphasizing their development potential regions. While mining companies are required conduct environmental impact assessments, effect on the project-affected communities' health mostly lacks systematic management, and consideration of community perspectives insufficient. Between March May 2019,...