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This research aims to identify systemic factors preventing illegal miners in Ghana from formalizing their mining activities.

Challenges influencing formalization of mining activities in Ghana: Perspectives of illegal miners

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Uncovers factors hindering illegal miners' registration with authorities, indicating systemic issues.

This research aims to identify systemic factors preventing illegal miners in Ghana from formalizing their mining activities.
Qualitative study utilizing purposive snowball sampling to select 30 participants from two communities.
Conducted one-on-one interviews and focus group discussions to gather data on miners' perspectives.
Utilized interview and focus group guides to structure discussions around registration challenges.
80% of miners had not registered with the Ghana Minerals Commission as of 2013.
Found that cumbersome registration procedures, bribery, and local political involvement deterred formalization.
Recommended reductions in bureaucratic barriers and enhanced community education on environmental harms.

Parry et al. (2026) studied this question.

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