Seminar on Galamsey as an Existential Threat to Ghana
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) hosted a seminar on the growing menace of illegal small-scale mining (galamsey), highlighting its devastating effects on the environment, public health, economy, and national security.
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. It brought together policymakers, security experts, academics, media professionals, and civil society representatives to deliberate on practical solutions to this urgent national crisis.
Galamsey has transformed from a traditional livelihood activity into a widespread national crisis
Air Commodore David Anettey Akrong, Acting Commandant of KAIPTC, opened the seminar with a sobering address, stressing the gravity of the galamsey threat.
Author's summary: KAIPTC hosts seminar on galamsey threat to Ghana.
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