NOVAFRICA Podcast: Artisanal Mining in Africa

In episode 2 season 7 of the NOVAFRICA Sustainable Development Talks, we welcome Victoire Girard, research faculty at Nova School of Business and Economics and a resident member at NOVAFRICA, to discuss her research on artisanal gold mining in Africa. Her paper, Artisanal Mining in Africa, explores the complex trade-offs between economic livelihoods and environmental sustainability in small-scale mining communities.

During the conversation, Girard examines the challenges faced by artisanal miners, from unstable incomes to limited access to resources, and how these factors shape their economic decisions. The episode also explore the environmental impact of artisanal mining, highlighting deforestation, soil degradation, and water pollution as pressing concerns. Importantly, it discusses potential policy interventions that could support both economic development and environmental conservation, ensuring that mining communities can thrive sustainably.

This episode offers valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in the intersection of economic development and environmental policy in Africa.

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