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SciDevNet: The controversial practice of artisanal and small-scale mining could offer millions of marginalised people a sustainable livelihood, but there are serious knowledge gaps in the sector that hinder effective and inclusive policymaking, says a report published today (5 March).
The lack of effective policies and knowledge required to generate such policies, as well as scant interest from development agencies, means this sector is largely operating illegally.
As a result, miners lack access to the......
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Report sheds light on benefits of small-scale mining
Posted by SciDevNet: Richa Malhotra on March 5th, 2013
Posted in Water Conservation