Multinational Mines and Communities of Place / Albert Kazaura Tibaijuka.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tibaijuka, Albert Kazaura, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mineral industries--Social aspects.

Mineral industries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (368 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Zurich, Switzerland : Lit Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, 2020.

Summary:

This study delves into the stakeholder dialogue practices between multinational mines and local communities in Geita, Tanzania. It explores the complexities of corporate-community relations within the extractive industry, emphasizing the continuous contestations and disagreements among stakeholders. The book employs an analytical dialogue approach to assess corporate social responsibility (CSR) and public relations strategies, aiming to bridge social capital and foster effective stakeholder dialogue. It provides a contextual analysis of the mining industry challenges in developing countries, with a focus on Tanzania's mineral sector. Through qualitative research, including case studies and interviews with key informants, the author examines community perspectives and the practical challenges of implementing roundtable dialogues. The book is intended for scholars and practitioners interested in African studies, community development, and corporate social responsibility. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

List of Tables

List of Figures

List of Abbreviations

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1. Public Relations, CSR and Dialogue: A Relational Perspective

2. Contextual Analysis of the Study

3. Bridging Social Capital: A Conceptual Reflection

4. Methodological Approach

5. Nyakabale Villagers' Perspective on the Roundtable Dialogue

6. Being a Cattle Keeper, Mangwala Collector, ASM and a Villager in Nyakabale

7. Practical Challenges of the Roundtable Dialogue in Nyakabale

8. Concluding Discussion

Bibliography.

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ISBN:

9783643853660

3643853661

OCLC:

1407314418