Implications of credit constraint on the formalization of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in sub-Saharan Africa

IF 0.9 4区 材料科学 Q3 Materials Science
O. Eniowo, L. D. Meyer, S. R. Kilambo, L. Gerber
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Abstract

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) operations continue to grow across sub-Saharan Africa and serve as a source of livelihood to many rural communities. Owing to safety, health, environmental, and social concerns, the occupation has been regarded as a menace in several sub-Sahara African countries. Recent studies in the field of ASM prescribe formalization as a way to tame its excesses while enhancing its potential. This paper explores the concept of formalization as it relates to ASM and how it is being affected by the funding situation. The paper seeks to address the question as to whether formalization of artisanal mining operations can achieve the desired results in view of the lingering credit constraints in this mining subsector. It is recommended that, as a way of extending the scope of formalization, focus should be placed not only on access to credit in ASM but also towards optimizing the creditworthiness of ASM firms, with the goal of improving the viability of the operations.
信贷限制对撒哈拉以南非洲手工和小规模采矿正规化的影响
手工和小规模采矿业务在撒哈拉以南非洲继续增长,成为许多农村社区的生计来源。出于安全、健康、环境和社会考虑,占领在撒哈拉以南的几个非洲国家被视为一种威胁。最近在ASM领域的研究表明,形式化是在增强其潜力的同时遏制其过度行为的一种方式。本文探讨了形式化的概念,因为它与ASM有关,以及它是如何受到资金状况的影响的。鉴于这一采矿部门持续存在的信贷限制,本文试图解决手工采矿作业的正规化能否取得预期结果的问题。建议,作为扩大正规化范围的一种方式,不仅应关注ASM的信贷获取,还应关注优化ASM公司的信誉,以提高运营的可行性。
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