Rethinking Ghana’s Galamsey Crisis: A Multi-Dimensional Research Report

Abstract This report synthesizes findings from seven interconnected studies investigating the galamsey (illegal mining) phenomenon in Ghana. It explores the political, institutional, socio-economic, technological, and cultural dimensions of the crisis, offering evidence-based recommendations to guide sustainable interventions. Drawing on fieldwork across major mining regions, the research identifies systemic drivers and proposes a holistic framework that centers community engagement, trust-building, political […]