Assessing the Impact of Illegal Small-Scale Mining (Galamsey) on Cocoa Farming and Farmer Livelihood: A Case Study in the Amansie West District of Ghana

Cocoa and gold are significant contributors to the gross dormestic product of Ghana which makes both commodities key parts of the Ghanaian economy. Unfortunately, in Ghana, most cocoa-growing communities are the hub of illegal small-scale mining commonly known as galamsey. It is alleged that cocoa...

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Main Authors: Najat Osman, John Tennyson Afele, Eunice Nimo, David Ofoe Gorleku, Louisa Adomaa Ofori, Akwasi Adutwum Abunyewa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute 2022-04-01
Series:Coffee and Cocoa Research Journal
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Online Access:http://ccrjournal.com/index.php/ccrj/article/view/496