Displacements and livelihood resilience in Ghana's mining sector: The moderating role of coping behaviour

Arhin, Patrick; Erdiaw‐Kwasie, Michael Odei; Abunyewah, Matthew

doi:10.1016/j.resourpol.2022.102820

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“…The results show that livelihood resilience, general resilience and specific resilience of relocated households are slightly higher than those of local (non-relocated) households. This indicates that the relevant coping not only improves rural households' living environment and increases their income, but also enhances their adaptive capacity (Justin and Brooke, 2020;Patrick et al, 2022). With an increase in the number of livelihood activities, the livelihood resilience and specific resilience show a decreasing trend and general resilience shows an increasing trend.…”

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Examining the links between household livelihood resilience and vulnerability: disaster resettlement experience from rural China

Liu,

et al. 2024

Front. Environ. Sci.

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Livelihood status of rural households is the focus of disaster resettlement research. Influenced by various factors, rural households face multiple environmental and social pressures after relocation, and the study of livelihood resilience and vulnerability provides a new framework for research into the livelihoods of relocated households. There has been a call for more quantitative evidence about the links between livelihood resilience and livelihood vulnerability in the context of disaster resettlement. This study uses data from a sample of 657 individuals from the relocation area of Ankang prefecture in southern Shaanxi, China. The resilience of rural household livelihood systems is quantified in terms of two dimensions of general resilience and specific resilience using the spatial vector method from systems engineering. The IPCC framework was used to measure three dimensions of livelihood vulnerability: exposure, sensitivity, and adaptability, and a threshold regression model was applied to investigate the impacts of livelihood resilience on livelihood vulnerability. Results show that: (i) livelihood vulnerability of relocated households (−0.042) was significantly lower than that of local households (0.091), while relocated households in the process of livelihood reconstruction had a certain degree of vulnerability risk. (ii) there is a significant threshold effect of livelihood resilience on livelihood vulnerability of rural households. (iii) increasing livelihood resilience significantly reduced the degree of vulnerability of rural households, and the marginal effect of general resilience on livelihood vulnerability shows a decreasing trend. Specific resilience has a positive influence on livelihood vulnerability before it exceeds the threshold, but the effect disappears above the threshold of resilience. (iv) The threshold value of livelihood resilience of local households (0.5039) is generally lower than that of relocated households (0.6548), and relocation does improve the ability of rural households to resist uncertainty risks. It is necessary for local governments to formulate more targeted policies to reduce the livelihood vulnerability of rural households and thereby promote sustainable livelihood development.

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Examining the links between household livelihood resilience and vulnerability: disaster resettlement experience from rural China

Liu,

et al. 2024

Front. Environ. Sci.

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“…While most of the prior studies have focused on the different elements of community displacement and resettlement practice in mining (e.g., Arhin et al, 2022;Bugri & Kumi, 2018;Owen & Kemp, 2015;Kemp et al, 2017), few studies have explored the impact of mining-induced displacement and resettlement practice on the culture and associated elements, i.e., customs, traditions, beliefs and value system of communities affected by mining operations. Most importantly, it would appear appropriate and/or timely for a mining firm to integrate the socio-cultural systems of the affected community into its displacement and resettlement practice, and to understand the most pressing issues that may be of concern to the affected community.…”

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Managing Social Responsibilities in the Extractive Industries: Exploring Cultural Impacts of Displacement and Resettlement Practice in Mining

2023

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This study aims to develop better insights into displacement and resettlement practice in mining and underlying impacts on a community's culture, in light of the growing institutionalisation of the practice in such settings. We address the question whether displacement and resettlement practice in mining is, in fact, a realistic ambition to restore and prioritise a displaced community's cultural values or rather a socially (or ethically) responsible approach to mining operations. This study rests on a qualitative, in-depth case study analysis. The case involves two communities affected by displacement and resettlement practice in mining, namely, Akoti in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality and Obrayeko in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality; both located in the Western North region of Ghana. Data were collected through interviews with four key informants throughout an ongoing dialogue with them over a period of six months. Additionally, informal talks with various stakeholders of the two communities were performed. A qualitative narrative analysis method was used to analyse the data, and thereby, avoiding data fragmentation. The findings suggest that displacement and resettlement practice in mining face some overarching issues, including decreasing social trust, extent of ethical CSR practice, and challenges associated with loss of ancestral lands/heritage. This study's findings serve to inform corporate decisions as to the internal awareness of culture and associated elements, i.e., customs, traditions, norms, beliefs and value systems that impinge on displacement and resettlement practice in mining. Limitations of this study include limited data available, particularly interviews, which provides basis for future research. Our findings contribute to the literature by identifying the culture-related issues that arise from displacement and resettlement practice in mining, and responds to calls for further research that takes a sector-specific approach -both in mining and in other sectors where resettlement is common, and also calls for further research that explores culture-related issues at stake in corporate activities.

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“…According to Moran et al [5], a livelihood asset refers to something owned that has the potential to yield future benefits for sustaining livelihoods. The concept of a livelihood asset is fundamental to the sustainable livelihood approach, which focuses on the assets impoverished individuals need to maintain a sufficient income [6]. Livelihood strategies encompass the actions and choices individuals make to achieve their livelihood objectives [7].…”

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“…It entails finding a balance between human needs for natural resources and the environment's capacity to continuously provide those resources [16]. Farrington et al [17] explore the application of sustainable livelihood approaches (SLAs) in urban areas, emphasizing the assets required by impoverished individuals to sustain an adequate income [6]. This concept has been widely used in international development to assess household sustainability [18,19].…”

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“…Industrialization, despite creating opportunities, can also adversely affect people's livelihoods [21,25]. Displacement can disrupt household income and necessitate the liquidation of significant assets (Arhin, 2022) [6]. There is a common belief that this transformation will steer households away from land-based livelihoods toward market-oriented activities [26,27].…”

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Development-Induced Impacts on the Livelihoods of Displaced Communities: The Case of Bole Lemi Industry Park, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Livelihood encompasses the resources and capabilities that individuals and households utilize to ensure their survival and to enhance their well-being. This study examined the impact of the Bole Lemi Industry Park on livelihood systems in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It focused on how the establishment of the industrial park affected the livelihoods of displaced communities. A survey was conducted on 379 household heads who were displaced by the industrial park, ensuring representation across various factors such as gender, marital status, education level, ethnic group, and religion. Descriptive statistics, including frequency counts, mean values, standard deviations, and percentages, were used to analyze the data. Multiple linear regression models were employed to investigate how socioeconomic variables predicted the household heads’ annual income before and after the establishment of the park. The findings revealed that 84% of the household heads said that the BLIP has hurt their livelihoods. The majority of respondents (69%) became jobless as a result of the BLIP. Another 16% transitioned to urban lifestyles, while 7.3% shifted to semi-agrarian and 5.6% to trade and services. This study identified the balance gap between industrial development and the interests of local farming communities, and how it failed to ensure sustainable livelihoods. It is recommended that development projects in Addis Ababa prioritize the affected communities by offering compensation, support for resettlement, and opportunities for livelihood diversification. Taking a comprehensive and participatory approach to industrial park development is crucial for achieving sustainable and equitable economic growth while safeguarding the well-being of local communities.

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Displacements and livelihood resilience in Ghana's mining sector: The moderating role of coping behaviour

Cited by 17 publications

References 44 publications

Examining the links between household livelihood resilience and vulnerability: disaster resettlement experience from rural China

Examining the links between household livelihood resilience and vulnerability: disaster resettlement experience from rural China

Managing Social Responsibilities in the Extractive Industries: Exploring Cultural Impacts of Displacement and Resettlement Practice in Mining

Development-Induced Impacts on the Livelihoods of Displaced Communities: The Case of Bole Lemi Industry Park, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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