An investigation into the social dimensions of mining in Africa : a case study of Kakanda city in the democratic republic of Congo

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dc.contributor.advisorJohn-Langba, Johannesen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorIlunga, Yvan Yendaen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2015-01-07T13:34:01Z
dc.date.available2015-01-07T13:34:01Z
dc.date.issued2013en_ZA
dc.descriptionIncludes bibliographical references.en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThis study explores the social dimensions of mining activities in Kakanda, a mining city in the province of Katanga in the DRC. It investigates the social dimensions of mining activities in terms of community access to and utilisation of health services, education, and job creation. This study utilised a qualitative research approach to assess the sustainability of the livelihoods of people living in Kakanda and neighbouring communities. A total of 21 community members participated in the study, including women, men, the unemployed and mineworkers, as well as key informants. Key informant interviews and focus group discussion (FGD) were used to explore experiences and views with regard to mining activities in Kakanda. This study was theoretically informed by social cohesion theory, social capital theory, as well as empowerment theory. Findings were drawn from the responses of the participants, and analysed with reference to literature that have discussed similar issues. It was found that although mining activities have created new social and cultural forms and interconnections within communities, yet poverty is not alleviated or reduced, and people’s livelihoods are not sustainable. Good health services, education and employment are not yet guaranteed to all community members, which constitute a major threat to human development and the security for people in Kakanda and the surrounding communities.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationIlunga, Y. Y. (2013). <i>An investigation into the social dimensions of mining in Africa : a case study of Kakanda city in the democratic republic of Congo</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Social Development. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11695en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationIlunga, Yvan Yenda. <i>"An investigation into the social dimensions of mining in Africa : a case study of Kakanda city in the democratic republic of Congo."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Social Development, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11695en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationIlunga, Y. 2013. An investigation into the social dimensions of mining in Africa : a case study of Kakanda city in the democratic republic of Congo. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Ilunga, Yvan Yenda AB - This study explores the social dimensions of mining activities in Kakanda, a mining city in the province of Katanga in the DRC. It investigates the social dimensions of mining activities in terms of community access to and utilisation of health services, education, and job creation. This study utilised a qualitative research approach to assess the sustainability of the livelihoods of people living in Kakanda and neighbouring communities. A total of 21 community members participated in the study, including women, men, the unemployed and mineworkers, as well as key informants. Key informant interviews and focus group discussion (FGD) were used to explore experiences and views with regard to mining activities in Kakanda. This study was theoretically informed by social cohesion theory, social capital theory, as well as empowerment theory. Findings were drawn from the responses of the participants, and analysed with reference to literature that have discussed similar issues. It was found that although mining activities have created new social and cultural forms and interconnections within communities, yet poverty is not alleviated or reduced, and people’s livelihoods are not sustainable. Good health services, education and employment are not yet guaranteed to all community members, which constitute a major threat to human development and the security for people in Kakanda and the surrounding communities. DA - 2013 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2013 T1 - An investigation into the social dimensions of mining in Africa : a case study of Kakanda city in the democratic republic of Congo TI - An investigation into the social dimensions of mining in Africa : a case study of Kakanda city in the democratic republic of Congo UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11695 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/11695
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationIlunga YY. An investigation into the social dimensions of mining in Africa : a case study of Kakanda city in the democratic republic of Congo. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Social Development, 2013 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11695en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Social Developmenten_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Humanitiesen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherSocial Developmenten_ZA
dc.titleAn investigation into the social dimensions of mining in Africa : a case study of Kakanda city in the democratic republic of Congoen_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
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