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SARFO ISAAC

  • NUGS-Nanjing
  • History Of Meteorological Science And Technology (Phd)
  • Nanjing University Of Information Science And Technology
Other-Publications (12)

Spatiotemporal development of land use systems, influences and climate variability in Southwestern Ghana (1970-2020) 29 Dec 2021

Environment, Development and Sustainability

Assessing the Effects of Indiscriminate Disposal of Waste: A Case Study of the Keta Lagoon in the Volta Region of Ghana 05 Feb 2020

Journal of Biodiversity & Endangered Species

Nature and Management of Some Marine Ecosystems in Vietnam: A Case Study at The Hon Mun Island at Nha Trang 05 Feb 2020

Journal of Ecosystem & Ecography

Concept of Climate Vulnerability: Key Determinants, Responses and Constraints to Climate Change Adaptation. 05 Feb 2020

Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal

Effectiveness of Adaptation Strategies among Coastal Communities in Ghana: The Case of Dansoman in the Greater Accra Region 05 Feb 2020

Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology

Self-protective Measures against Climate Hazards in Ghana: The Case of Dansoman in the Greater Accra Region 05 Feb 2020

Current Perspectives to Environment and Climate Change, Book Publisher Internation-SDI

Loss of wetland resources in Uganda: The case of lake Wamala in Mityana District 05 Feb 2020

International Research Journal of Public and Environmental Health

Bioeconomic modeling of fishing activities in Kenya: the case of Lake Naivasha Ramsar site 05 Feb 2020

Journal of Bioeconomics

Validating local drivers influencing land use cover change in Southwestern Ghana: a mixed-method approach 03 Aug 2022

Environmental Earth Sciences

A bibliometric analysis of China’s rural revitalization paradox: opportunities for collaboration, social innovation and global development 02 Feb 2024

Environment Development and Sustainability

Class dynamics and relationship between land-use systems and surface temperature in south-eastern Ghana 02 Feb 2024

Environmental Earth Sciences

Planning for cooler cities in Ghana: Contribution of green infrastructure to urban heat mitigation in Kumasi Metropolis 02 Feb 2024

Land Use Policy

Stakeholders Participation and Sustainability of Corporate Social Responsibility Programmes in Ghana: A Study of AngloGold Ashanti Mine in Obuasi
Environment and Natural Resources Research-CCSE

05 Feb 2020 | 15:31

Abstract

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has gained tremendous attention in the policy implementation of some organizations. National governments and societies have developed keen interest in the operations of organizations under this jurisdiction. Therefore, companies may not only be profit oriented but would seek to enhance the welfare of the people as they operate in a more sustainable way without harming the environment. It is on this premise that this article attempts to assess stakeholder participation and sustainability of corporate social responsibility programmes implemented by AngloGold Ashanti in Obuasi, Ghana. CSR programmes initiated by AGA-Obuasi are categorized into four main areas: Community Health and Malaria Control Programme, Social Infrastructure, Education and Sports as well as Art, Culture & Heritage programmes (AngloGold Ashanti, 2013). Activities of the mines affect Obuasi and their allocated unit areas environmentally, socially, economically and culturally and hence, the company is not only profit oriented but has assumed responsibility of developing the community through CSR and the reclamation bond or process. CSR programmes are undertaken voluntarily by the mine corporation to facilitate its operations. CSR policies, plans, program and projects are broad and hence, the study was conducted mainly to assess stakeholder participation and sustainability. The relevant stakeholders in various communities in the AGA-Obuasi operational area were involved in the formulation and implementation of CSR programmes through consultative committee meetings, community/public meetings in various allocated communities. Program were formulated and implemented based on request from host communities.