Corporate SocialSocial Responsibility and the Challenges of the Regulatory Environment in the Tanzanian Mining SectorMiningmining sector

Several studies have examined the impact of the mining industry on economic performance. However, only a few studies have attempted to systematically examine the effectiveness of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a tool for sustainable development. It is, therefore, not clear how and to what extent CSR initiatives have contributed to improved development in areas of operations. This chapter discusses CSR practices in the mining sector and their role in sustainable development at the local level in Tanzania. The chapter explores the CSR practices in the Tanzanian context, analyzes the policy environment for the CSR practices in the mining sector, examines the performance of implemented CSR initiatives on sustainable development, and finally identifies the existing challenges and way forward toward the realization of CSR benefits. To achieve this, the study reviewed and examined practices in the mining sector in Tanzania. This study finds that the adoption of CSR strategies in the mining sector has been shaped by broader norms relating to CSR. However, evidence shows that there is a mismatch between policy statements, legal provisions, and reality on the practical experience on the ground. This study calls for the need to take into account the interests and rights of local communities to improve their well-being and minimize conflicts.