Benjamin Larweh: Ghana’s cocoa farms must not become casualties of the gold rush
Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has reached a critical juncture. As the government explores ways to formalise eligible artisanal and small-scale miners, a fundamental principle must remain non-negotiable: no economic activity should be permitted to destroy the agricultural assets, livelihoods and ecosystems upon which the country’s long-term prosperity depends. The Ghana […]
Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has reached a critical juncture. As the government explores ways to formalise eligible artisanal and small-scale miners, a fundamental principle must remain non-negotiable: no economic activity should be permitted to destroy the agricultural assets, livelihoods and ecosystems upon which the country’s long-term prosperity depends. The Ghana […]