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How do we legislate for improved community development?

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A large mining project has the potential to be a partner in assisting local communities in their development efforts. Communities located in close proximity to a large mine have every right to expect that the project will benefit their community. Often, reality falls short of their expectations and a hostile environment can result. The use of a contract between a miner and neighbouring communities can be a valuable tool to achieve community development and to help define and manage expectations.

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  • James M. Otto, 2017. "How do we legislate for improved community development?," WIDER Working Paper Series wp-2017-102, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER).
    • Handle: RePEc:unu:wpaper:wp-2017-102
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    1. World Bank, 2012. "Mining Community Development Agreements : Source Book," World Bank Publications - Reports 12641, The World Bank Group.
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    6. Kathryn Tomlinson, 2017. "Oil and gas companies and the management of social and environmental impacts and issues: The evolution of the industry's approach," WIDER Working Paper Series wp-2017-22, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER).
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