The environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining on local livelihoods in Tanzania: A case study of Geita District |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Natural Resources Institute Finland, P.O. Box 413, FI-90014 University of Oulu, Finland;2. Department of Genetics and Ecology, FI-90014 University of Oulu, Finland;3. Geological Survey of Finland, P.O. Box 96, FI-02151 Espoo, Finland;4. Department of Economics, FI-90014 University of Oulu, Finland;5. Natural Resources Institute Finland, Eteläranta 55, FI 96300 Rovaniemi Finland;6. Faculty of Law, University of Lapland, P.O. Box 122, FI-96101 Rovaniemi Finland;1. Department of History and Political Science, Rogers State University, 1703 W. Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore, OK 74017-3252, USA;2. Department of Geography and Anthropology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54702, USA;3. Department of Geography and Regional Studies, University of Miami, 1320 S. Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, USA;1. Senior Researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS) and Roskilde University DIIS, Ostbanegade, 1172100, Copenhagen, Denmark;2. MTL Consulting Company Limited, Tanzania;3. COWI, Tanzania;4. Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), Nairobi, Kenya;5. Roskilde University, Denmark;6. University of Dodoma, Tanzania;7. Palladium Group Tanzania Ltd, Tanzania;8. Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), Nairobi, Kenya;9. Oslo Metropolitan University, Kenya;1. UNE Business School, University of New England, Armidale NSW 2351, Australia;2. Deputy Dean Research, School of Business and Law, Central Queensland University, Bruce Highway, Rockhampton QLD 4702, Australia |
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| Abstract: | This paper reports the findings of a study undertaken to assess the socio-economic and environmental impacts of mining in Geita District, Tanzania. In addition to sampling community perceptions of mining activities, the study prescribes interventions that can assist in mitigating the negative impacts of mining. Marked environmental and interrelated socio-economic improvements can be achieved within regional artisanal gold mines if the government provides technical support to local operators, regulations are improved, and illegal mining activity is reduced. |
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