Looking into the consequences of Ebola for the miners/farmers of Sierra Leona.
An analysis of the economic impact of the outbreak and local efforts to remediate the consequences of ebola on mining communities
Looking into the consequences of long-term school closures in Sierra Leone for students and schoolchildren during the Ebola epidemic.
Sierra Leone has very high unemployment figures, particularly amongst youth. The World Bank estimates that around 60% of the country’s youth are unemployed, the highest rate in sub-Saharan West Africa.
As the world experiences a Covid-19-related lockdown, we look back at what this meant for Sierra Leone during the Ebola outbreak.
Climate change and the failure of traditional livelihoods, economic transition and collapse, conflict, and high mineral prices have led to a doubling of the ASM population in fifteen years to a total of around 30 million worldwide.
An analysis of the impact of the Ebola outbreak for ASM diamond miners in the Kono District of Sierra Leone.
I awoke at 4:30am GMT and, like any normal day for me, I started the morning by offering prayers, and later listening to the news that bellowed through on the radio.
Artisanal mining, which supports millions but poses environmental and legal challenges, has a concerning link to wildlife poaching, highlighting the importance of formalisation for sustainability.
ASM research in Chocó rainforest reveals environmental threats. Solutions include responsible mining practices, formalization, and community engagement for sustainability.
Madagascar workshop discusses ASM's impact, governance. Recommendations aim to improve environmental, social factors, guide future ASM policies and programmes
In March 2013, I spent several weeks working at the headquarters of Not For Sale, a California-based NGO that seeks to combat modern slavery around the world.