DCE expresses worry about state of development in Adansi State

DCE expresses worry about state of development in Adansi State

November 10, 2009
He also questioned what had been done with the mineral royalties paid over the years to the state "as the communities are still crying for development."

He regretted that the communities were not benefiting from the mining operations as talented goldsmiths were left jobless because there was no way they could have access to raw materials.

Mr Louis Acheampong, Executive Director of SSF, explained that the goal of the AD-SUM project was to contribute towards enhancing equitable access, accountability and transparency in natural resources and environmental governance in the country.

Mr Acheampong said the results would be increased participation of communities and marginalized persons in decision-making processes in the natural resources and environmental governance as well as ensuring well coordinated small-scale mining operations.

Nana Owusu Akyaw Brempong, Bogobri Odikro, who chaired the programme, commended SSF for coming out with activities to support the vulnerable in the society.

GNA