A growing campaign is calling on government to reinvest tax revenue from small-scale mining into the very communities affected by mining operations.
The Reinvest Royalties campaign is gaining traction as it advocates for these funds to be used for vital infrastructure projects such as schools, hospitals, and environmental protection in mining regions.The campaign argues that by redirecting a portion of the royalties back to mining communities, the government can increase the number of those who mine legally and also help build local wealth and reduce dependency on "galamsey." Community-Driven Solutions to Combat Illegal MiningThe Reinvest Royalties campaign is working alongside community leaders in Bole and Amansie West, with support from local radio programming and social media initiatives to spread the message.
Together, they advocate for a shift in the approach to mining regulation, emphasising the need to work with mining communities to end illegal mining, rather than relying solely on enforcement.According to Dr.
However, the campaign stresses that forced regulation is not the solution; instead, the government must create an environment where mining communities actively seek regulation by ensuring they benefit from it.Better Regulation, More Royalties, Stronger CommunitiesThe campaign insists that better mining regulation will result in more revenue for Ghana, and a portion of this should be reinvested in the communities where the mining occurs.
This model, they argue, would create a positive cycle of royalties driving an increase in regulation, which in turn further increases the amount of royalties earned by communities.By ensuring that mining communities benefit directly from the tax on regulated mining, the campaign states these communities will become less tolerant of illegal mining activities on their lands.Reinvesting mining royalties in the communities where mining takes place will foster sustainable development, strengthen local economies, and help put an end to illegal mining once and for all. Source: Alex Ofei-Kwayisi/peacefmonline.com Comments ( 0 ): Post Your Comments >> Disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are those of the writers and do not reflect those of Peacefmonline.com.