Galamsey is an economic, health and moral problem – Sam Jonah

Business leader Sir Sam Jonah has described illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, as an economic, health and moral problem, warning that the pursuit of wealth without responsibility is damaging Ghana’s natural resources.

He cited satellite data as a means of tracking illegal mining, digital land registries as a way to reduce longstanding land disputes, and digital public procurement systems as a tool for showing citizens how public funds are spent.

Sir Sam said the principle of sustainability should also guide how public money and human talent are managed.