Africa: conflicts and mining-induced displacement | War ...
The increase has not led to improvement in poverty reduction, environment protection, and respect for human rights in Africa; rather, there has been an increased deprivation of the people and governments of Africa to the benefits of mining. Key among these negative consequences are increased incidence of poverty, scarcity of environmental and ...
Nigeria: Industrial Policy Paved the Way for Dangote's ...
2 Dangote has been a main beneficiary of Nigeria's backward integration policy. Introduced in 2002, it was operated through tariffs, levies and tax breaks. In the last few years Nigerian ...
Climate change and water‐related ecosystem services ...
Drought frequency is projected to increase under climate change scenarios (e.g., Jung and Chang 2011).The recent California drought is one of the most salient examples that have had substantial impacts on society and environment in the immediately affected regions and beyond (Ashoori et al. 2015).The drought, which has lasted for 5 yr, has also caused major environmental and …
Soil nutrient management in Haiti, pre-Columbus to the ...
One major factor that has been reported to contribute to chronic poverty and malnutrition in rural Haiti is soil infertility. There has been no systematic review of past and present soil interventions in Haiti that could provide lessons for future aid efforts. We review the intrinsic factors that contribute to soil infertility in modern Haiti, along with indigenous pre-Columbian soil ...
Africa's path to growth: Sector by sector | McKinsey
Africa's mining sector presents a paradox: although the continent is strongly endowed with mineral resources, mining has not been the consistent engine of economic development that people in many countries have hoped for. Nor, to date, has Africa attracted a share of global mining investment commensurate with its share of global resources.
Africa 2015 – GC Powerlist
This has resulted in a number of multinationals showing serious interest in the market. For lawyers, an increase in M&A and infrastructure projects – particularly in the energy market – has generated significant mandates. The discovery of new oil reserves off the Kenyan coast in early 2014 holds the promise of more legal work.
Gabon developing more hydropower and natural gas resources ...
In a global environment of low oil prices, the Emerging Gabon Strategic Plan (Plan Stratégique Gabon Emergent, PSGE) has sought to diversify the economy away from hydrocarbons since 2010. As such, over recent years the Gabonese government has increased development of the hydropower sector, as well as expanding the country's large natural gas supplies – with new offshore deposit ...
Sub-Saharan Africa: Overview of corruption and anti-corruption
Across sub-Saharan Africa, many countries are making considerable progress towards the vision of a democratic, prosperous, and peaceful continent outlined in the African Union's Agenda 2063. However, gains are threatened by high levels of corruption. Alongside the problem of petty bribery, which is extensive in some parts of the region, the interrelated phenomena of fragility, crony ...
Gas production in Africa: Gas demand awakens new fields
As stated by Katto, the use of locallyproduced natural gas has not only saved funds, it has also increased the country's energy sources, and stimulated economic activities. Tanzania saved $6.7 billion in 2015 alone, after turning away from heavy …
Outsourcing 2020 - Ghana | Global Practice Guides ...
Addison Bright Sloane is a full-service premium business law firm based in Ghana with industry knowledge spanning all key industry sectors both in Ghana and the rest of Africa. The firm's managing partner is a recognised outsourcing expert and led some of the largest outsourcing transactions while practising as a partner in a global law firm in the City of London.
Occupation and Risk for Injuries - Injury Prevention and ...
The world of work has changed dramatically. Globalization affects the structure of workplaces, the way work is performed, and occupational safety and health (OSH). Despite great strides in improving OSH during the past century, an estimated 317 million nonfatal occupational injuries and 321,000 occupational fatalities occur globally each year, that is, 151 workers sustain a work-related ...
Dealing with the South African surge in illegal mining
There is, of course, also a negative impact on the environment, particularly through the use of mercury in gold mining. And, because illegal mining often brings with it a whole range of other activities it has often had the consequence of introducing criminal elements into communities, and increasing levels of violence.
China's Rising Role in Africa | Council on Foreign Relations
For Africa's oil producers, there has been a substantial windfall. Nigeria might not have been able to negotiate such a favorable debt relief program from the Paris Club as it has just done ...
The industrialisation challenge for Africa: Towards a ...
Yet Africa's resource processing industries have performed comparatively poorly, and there has been a deterioration of the technological content of exports from SSA. Between 1995 and 2005, the contribution of primary commodities to SSA's total export values increased from 61 to 68% ( Kaplinsky and Morris, 2008 ).
Philippines' manufacturing industry bolstered by growing ...
The often overlooked industrial sector continues to largely impress investors, as manufacturing is currently one the best-performing segments not only in the Philippines, but in South-east Asia as a whole. Apart from its favourable location in a rapidly growing region, the Philippines has a distinct advantage thanks to its large, relatively low-cost yet highly educated labour force.
Geography Final Exam Flashcards | Quizlet
A) dumping wastes at sea has resulted in contamination of the oceans. B) injecting the waste into deep wells can trigger earthquakes. C) no country has constructed a safe, permanent method of disposal. D) burying wastes on land has led to contamination via leaks from the barrels.
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In southern Africa, there has been an increase in the severity and frequency of heatwave events over recent decades. Interestingly, for a few locations, there has also been an increase in the frequency of extreme cold events. While this is not a feature of climate warming, it is induced by changes in regional climate patterns, such as the ...
Impact of illegal small scale mining (Galamsey) on cocoa ...
International Cocoa Organization, Africa's production has expanded at an average annual rate of 2.7% since 2000. Much of this growth has come from Ghana, which achieved the largest increase in output (up by 269,000 tons). Farmers across West and Central Africa's cocoa belt now account for more than two-thirds of global production.
Communities to benefit from mining ... - Mining Review …
communities have been particularly exposed to the detrimental effects of contamination arising from mining and its effects on public health, agriculture and the environment. In addition, the legacy of mining has left thousands of sites in Africa contaminated by mining and associated mine dumps such as tailings and slag material.
Impacts of climate change on ... - Wiley Online Library
There has been substantial increase in the extent of these stands between 1987 and 2014 although no reported increase in latitudinal extent, most likely due to the cold Peruvian current and a lack of suitable conditions for mangrove propagation and growth along this arid coastline (Saintilan et …
Evidence of the impacts of metal mining and the ...
However, the Arctic is home to substantial mineral resources [31, 32] and has been in focus for mining activities for several 100 years, with a marked increase in the early 20th century and intensifying interest in exploration and exploitation in recent years to meet a growing global demand for metals (Fig. 1). Given the region's geological ...
Southern Africa - Southern Africa, 1899–1945 | Britannica
Southern Africa, 1899–1945 The South African War. If the Nama-Herero wars were among the most savage in colonial Africa, an equally bitter, costly colonial war was fought by Britain against the Afrikaner South African Republic.The reasons for the South African (or Anglo-Boer) War (1899–1902) remain controversial: some historians portray it in personal terms, the result of clashes between ...
Mining - United Nations
There has been significant change in the mining, minerals and metals sector since the WSSD. Substantial changes to mining legislation have occurred and policies and guidelines have been developed in response to the changes in the legislation. Mining companies are taking initiative in their sustainability policies and reporting.
Convergence, Development, and… | The Breakthrough Institute
While it has shown some increase in cereal yields over time, Africa as a whole has not kept up with yield increases in other regions. Sub-Saharan Africa in particular lags all other regions — its cereal yields are about one-fifth the levels of the rest of the world. Figure 9 Source: African Center for Economic Transformation. 7
Insects | Free Full-Text | Integrated Pest Management for ...
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a leading complement and alternative to synthetic pesticides and a form of sustainable intensification with particular importance for tropical smallholders. Global pesticide use has grown over the past 20 years to 3.5 billion kg/year, amounting to a global market worth $45 billion. The external costs of pesticides are $4–$19 (€3–15) per kg of active ...
Shifting sands: changes in community perceptions of mining ...
12%The contribution of mining to the Ghanaian economy has been substantial. The mining sector is currently a major foreign exchange earner and contributes to long-term capital formation and fiscal payment to the state. However, the industry continues to have adverse consequences on the lives of local community dwellers, most of whom are often unprepared to deal …
I. THE AFRICAN ECONOMY IN 1994 - AN OVERVIEW
Both countries have more or less continued to make economic progress in 1994. In Botswana, however, there has been a significant slow down, because of the fall in demand for diamonds and lower prices in the international markets. Growth declined in 1993 for the first time, and in 1994 the rate was only …
(PDF) Urbanization and Urban Growth in Africa
During the past three decades, there has been rapid urbanization in Africa due primarily to development strategies that emphasized urban growth …
Intro to Geopgraphy Flashcards | Quizlet
Africa: Nile (world's longest), Congo (5th longest), Niger (largest delta in Africa), Zambezi (famous for the Victoria Falls, one of the "Seven Natural Wonders of the World"); South America: Amazon (worlds 2nd longest river); United States: Missouri (longest in U.S.), Mississippi (2nd longest in US), Colorodo (famous for the grand canyon), Niagara (famous for its falls), Rio Grande (between US ...
COVID-19: Ten Policy Priorities for Africa's Recovery ...
On average, the tax-to-GDP ratio in sub-Saharan African has risen by only 2 to 3 percentage points of GDP in the past two decades, and at least ten countries' tax to GDP ratios remain below 15 percent.With the collapse of industry in most countries and the extra burden of tax forgiveness related to COVID-19 response packages, revenue generation will become significantly more difficult.