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To examine the economic contributions and environmental impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining in East Africa, focusing on regulation and climate change.

April 15, 2026Open Access

Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in East Africa: Economic Contribution, Environmental Impact, and Regulation: Climate Change Dimensions

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To examine the economic contributions and environmental impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining in East Africa, focusing on regulation and climate change.
Comparative analysis of artisanal and small-scale mining practices in East Africa
Exploration of economic contributions to local economies
Examination of environmental implications and regulations
Review of institutional and policy frameworks relevant to the African context
Artisanal and small-scale mining significantly contributes to local economies in East Africa
Environmental impacts due to mining practices pose serious challenges
Regulatory frameworks are inadequate for managing the economic and environmental dimensions of mining

Abstract

This article examines Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in East Africa: Economic Contribution, Environmental Impact, and Regulation: Climate Change Dimensions with a focused emphasis on South Africa within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a comparative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.

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Abraham Kuol Nyuon (Ph.D)

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Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy

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