KAIPTC Seminar on Galamsey
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) hosted a seminar on the growing menace of illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) and its effects on Ghana.
The seminar, part of KAIPTC’s Reflections on Security Series, was held under the theme: “Galamsey as an Existential Threat to Ghana: A Call for Reflection and Action” and brought together policymakers, security experts, academics, media professionals, and civil society representatives.
“Galamsey has transformed from a traditional livelihood activity into a widespread national crisis,”
said Air Commodore David Anettey Akrong, Acting Commandant of KAIPTC, in his opening address.
- Devastating effects on the environment
- Public health
- Economy
- National security
Author’s summary: KAIPTC hosts seminar on galamsey threat to Ghana.
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