Introduction -- Mineral extraction and the economy : a double-edged sword -- Mineral extraction, governance, and violent conflict -- Strengthening governance through social accountability -- Challenges to accountability : community-mining company relationship -- Challenges to social accountability : connecting state and citizens -- Conclusion
Summary
Mining operations in Afghanistan could be an important generator of economic growth for the country, but they also spark conflicts over environmental effects and perceptions that the economic benefits have been distributed unfairly. Local communities, the government, and mining companies would all benefit from mechanisms that focus on transparency and mediate grievances around these industries
Notes
"November 2013."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 10-12)
Notes
Description based on online resource; title from PDF caption (USIP, viewed January 13, 2022)
