scholarly journals Empty Promises and the Myth of Mining: Does Mining Lead to Pro-Poor Development?

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bonita MEYERSFELD

AbstractMining operations in the Global South often worsen conditions for affected communities after the conclusion of the operations as compared to pre-mining conditions. This is regression, not progress, which is contrary to the narrative surrounding mining’s promise of economic growth. While mining certainly brings profit, this profit does not result in social and economic development of affected communities and people living in poverty. This is the ‘myth of mining’ and the objective of this article is to expose this myth, identify its failings and propose a notion of ‘equitable mining’ that could ensure a pro-poor mining industry.

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 972
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mohsin ◽  
Qiang Zhu ◽  
Sobia Naseem ◽  
Muddassar Sarfraz ◽  
Larisa Ivascu

The mining industry plays a significant role in economic growth and development. Coal is a viable renewable energy source with 185.175 billion deposits in Thar, which has not been deeply explored. Although coal is an energy source and contributes to economic development, it puts pressure on environmental sustainability. The current study investigates Sindh Engro coal mining’s impact on environmental sustainability and human needs and interest. The Folchi and Phillips Environmental Sustainability Mathematics models are employed to measure environmental sustainability. The research findings demonstrated that Sindh Engro coal mining is potentially unsustainable for the environment. The toxic gases (methane, carbon dioxide, sulfur, etc.) are released during operational activities. The four significant environment spheres (atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere) are negatively influenced by Thar coal mining. The second part of the analysis results shows that human needs and interests have a positive and significant relationship except for human health and safety with Sindh Engro coal mining. Environmental pollution can be controlled by utilizing environmentally friendly coal mining operations and technologies. Plantation and ecological normalization can protect the species, flora, and fauna of the Thar Desert. The government of Pakistan and the provincial government of Sind should strictly check the adaptation of environmental standards. Furthermore, the researchers should explore the environmental issues and solutions so that coal mining becomes a cost-efficient and environmental-friendly energy source in Pakistan.


2018 ◽  
Vol 170 ◽  
pp. 01042
Author(s):  
Tatyana Miroshnikova ◽  
Natalia Taskaeva

The paper proposes an approach to the assessment of the financial potential of a region of the Russian Federation on the basis of an economic model including system-processing approach. The article examines the role of regional finance in modern conditions as an important tool to influence the process of maintaining economic growth. The financial capacity may be a fundamental tool in the management of social and economic development of regions, is an indicator of the actual state for the purpose of monitoring and make effective management decisions. The result of the study is to determine the most effective model of assessment of the financial potential of a region in order to ensure sustainable economic development. The article is devoted to the development of a model for assessing the financial potential of the region and the study of its elements. It is proposed to revise the elements that make up the financial potential. The author's interpretation of the conceptual bases of the study presupposes a significant expansion of the boundaries of the financial potential, which determines the systemic and complex research approaches. The authors identified the subjects of the economy that affect the formation and regulation of financial capacity.


Author(s):  
Iryna Adamenko

Relevance of the research topic. In the conditions of economic transformations the financial strategy acts as the important economic lever of influence of public administration bodies on social and economic development of the country. The assessment of the mechanism of financial regulation in Ukraine indicates the need to develop the components of the financial system in conjunction with the transformational economic processes and the development of a sound financial strategy in accordance with the goals and objectives of social development. Formulation of the problem. The importance of developing a financial strategy in the context of economic transformation is due to the need to take into account the impact of internal and external challenges in the financial and economic environment, economic fluctuations due to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, the choice of financial strategy tools should be made taking into account the level of economic development of the country. Analysis of recent research and publications. The issue of developing a financial strategy is quite common in research. These are the works of famous domestic and foreign scientists: J. Keynes, P. Samuelson, J. Stiglitz, W. Tanzi, S. Kucherenko, L. Lysyak, L. Levaeva, I. Lukyanenko, V. Makohon, M. Pasichny, I. Chugunov and others. Selection of unexplored parts of the general problem. The above issues are relevant in connection with the deepening of economic transformation, the adverse impact of the Crown virus pandemic on the financial sector, which requires a number of specific tasks related to the development of financial strategy. Problem statement, research goals. The objectives of the study are: to reveal the role of financial strategy in the regulation of socio-economic processes, to substantiate the peculiarities of the development of the components of the financial system. The purpose of the study is to reveal the directions of financial strategy in the context of economic transformation. Method or methodology of the study. The article uses a set of research methods: a systematic approach, statistical analysis, structuring, analysis, synthesis, etc. Presentation of the main material (results of work). The role of financial strategy in the regulation of socio-economic processes is revealed, the peculiarities of formation and implementation of financial strategy are substantiated. The directions of financial strategy in the conditions of economic transformations are substantiated. Field of application of results. The results of the study can be used in the process of formation and implementation of financial policy of Ukraine, reforming the domestic financial system and its components. Conclusions in accordance with the article. The qualitative level of formation and implementation of financial strategy is determined by the system of financial institutions, the state of their development in a particular country aimed at ensuring economic growth and welfare of citizens. The functional purpose of financial strategy is the result of the evolution of the role and importance of state functions in socio-economic development. Depending on the dynamics of socio-economic processes, the tasks of the financial strategy and the tools for its implementation should be adjusted. The financial strategy in the conditions of economic transformations should be directed on formation of long-term potential of economic growth and increase of well-being of the population taking into account demographic tendencies and indicators of the macroeconomic forecast of social and economic development of the country.


2018 ◽  
Vol 212 ◽  
pp. 04015
Author(s):  
Vasiliy Nechaev ◽  
Pavel Mikhailushkin ◽  
Denis Presnyakov

The purpose is to consider the main theoretical approaches to definition of social safety and estimate its conditions. The analysis of economic indicators of 2016-2017 has shown that with a growth of the key economic indicators, negative dynamics of the real located income of the population still remain. In the article, the importance of social and economic safety is emphasized. The two main conditions of economic safety provide the presence of the influential middle class and a ratio between the minimum and maximum income of the population. By means of Lorentz’s curve, the increase of stratification of the population on income is shown. The article concludes that that poverty is a threat of economic security, because it slows down economic growth. The authors also assess the influence of administrative impact on social and economic development of regions, finding a weak reliance.


2008 ◽  
pp. 4-11
Author(s):  
A. Zhukov

Having noted the achievements in social and economic development of the country as well as the improvement of investment climate, the author analyzes the experience of corporate governance. The RF government trying to rise the efficiency of the corporate sector hardens the requirements to information disclosure, perfection of legal regulation of affiliate entities, strengthening the responsibility of board of directors members for causing damage to shareholders.


2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 324-328
Author(s):  
Симонова ◽  
Evgeniya Simonova

An important direction of social and economic development of the Russian Federation is mobilization of the potential of the territories for economic growth within the innovative model of development. One of the effective tools for solving this problem is the formation of regional clusters and efficient management. In this regard, the need to develop effective updated tools of formation and the effective management of regional clusters, combining public and private sectors, is actual.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
Ratna Mani Nepal

Political leaderships in the global south emerged in course of anti-colonial movements or movements against domestic authoritarianism. The leaderships in these liberation movements also laid foundation for social and economic development of the respective countries, besides political transformation. This article analyzes economic thinking of BP Koirala of Nepal, who led the land-locked country to transform from Rana oligarchy to political democracy. Information by interviews and narrative analysis show that BP's economic perspectives were in germinal form, though he discussed on varieties of issues such as industrialization, land reform, tax, foreign aid, technology and planning. BP's concept on these economic issues represent desire and aspirations of a land-locked underdeveloped country Nepal in the fifties, which was about to relieve it from Rana oligarchy and embark into socio-economic modernization. His ideas were contextual that refer to his ideals of democracy and socialism and his affiliation with foreign leaderships and institutions. Besides the pursuit of economic development, BP's views on economy represent his political strategies to counteract feudal social and political order, seek his leadership's legitimacy, and build a broader coalition for political objectives. Nevertheless, BP's economic views seem to be people centric and hence tend to influence governments as prescription policies. Int. J. Soc. Sc. Manage. Vol. 7, Issue-1: 21-29


2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 128-140
Author(s):  
Mahadi Mohammad ◽  
Daud Ismail ◽  
Wan Mohamad Khairul Firdaus Wan Khairuldin ◽  
Asyraf Abdul Rahman

Asnaf Fi Sabilillah is among the recipients of zakat. This Asnaf has an important role in social development. However, in most Islamic countries, it is realized in a narrow and limited scope only to the aspect of jihad and education, regardless of the wider social interests and welfare of the Muslim countries today. This study aims to explain concepts, distributions and the impact of Asnaf Fi Sabilillah in the process of contemporary social transformation. The study uses a content analysis approach by adapting descriptive-deductive method. The findings show that Asnaf Fi Sabilillah should be applied in the broader meaning of jihad covering all activities that contribute to the development of da'wah for the sake of Allah, if there is no specific fund from a particular party. Asnaf Fi Sabilillah which is managed more effectively is part of revitalizing the country's economy and thus improving its status for social progress. However, its implementation needs to be in line with Shariah law to avoid corrupt governance in the Muslim world.   Keywords: Zakat, Fi Sabilillah, Economic Growth, Virtue and Wellness   يعد مصرف في سبيل الله من مصارف الزكاة. ولهذا المصرف دور فعال في التنمية الاجتماعية، إلا أن ظل التطبيق في بعض الدول الإسلامية على نطاق ضيق. فيقتصر الأمر على الجهاد الميداني والثقافي فحسب دون النظر في خدمة المصالح الاجتماعية الأخرى، غير أن تلك الدول في أمسّ الحاجة إلى ذلك. فتهدف هذه الدراسة إلى بيان مصرف "في سبيل الله" مفهومه وتوزيعه وأثره في الإصلاح الاجتماعي المعاصر. فنهجت هذه الدراسة على طريقة الدراسة المضمونية معتمدة على قاعدة الاستنباط الاستدلالي. وكانت الحصيلة مشيرة إلى أن التصور العام لمصرف في سبيل الله يطلق على مدار الجهاد بمعناه الواسع. ويمكن القول بأن هذا المصرف يشمل كل عمل يسهم في الدعوة إلى الله ونشر معالم الإسلام إذا لم يوجد هناك  تمويل كافٍ من الجهة المختصة. فإن تطوير مصرف في سبيل الله بطريقة فعالة يعد وسيلة في تنشيط اقتصاد الدولة، ومن ثم رفع مستوى الرفاهية الاجتماعية. رغم ذلك فلا بد أن يكون العمل به منضبطا بضوابط شرعية منعاً من اضطراب الأمر والفتن في الأرض..   كلمات مفتاحية: الزكاة، سبيل الله، نمو الاقتصاد، الرعاية الاجتماعية، الحياة الرفاهية


2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 64-90
Author(s):  
E. N. Smirnov ◽  
V. N. Kirillov

Main objective of the article – assessment of problems and opportunities of speeding up of world economic growth in the context of the crisis phenomena and turbulence in economy. Complication and reformatting of the economic relations between the countries represents serious challenges for modern economic dynamics. Methodological approach of the authors is based on assessment of the defining influence of new factors on delay of economic activity and economic development. The thesis about the defining impact of international trade on economic growth is called into question. It was analyzed the value and a role of the international companies as growth catalysts in the conditions of new technological revolution. It is established that risks of development of the world economy continue to increase, and the main of them – in decline in labor productivity in the developed countries, uncertainty concerning interest rates and economic policy of the states, the universal growth of sovereign and corporate debt of the states. It is shown that China has the increasing problems with the growth; however the flexibility of its economic policy allows to connect additional mechanisms of speeding up of social and economic development. In the European Union economic growth depends on the solution of problems of consolidation of the budgetary process, decrease in a debt, and in general – on reforming of the existing model of social and economic development. Prospects of economic dynamics will depend in many respects on stability of trade relations between the countries, and on the effective international cooperation directed to overcoming imbalances of the modern world economy. Opportunities and problems of an exit of developing countries to a trajectory of sustained economic growth in the conditions of digitalization and digital transformations in the world economy are estimated. Aggravation of a problem of inequality in the conditions of digitalization of the world economy is possible to overcome, however a number of measures in the sphere of industrial, innovative and regulatory policy is necessary. Also at the international level serious reforms in the sphere of financial regulation and taxation are necessary. The conclusions received as a result of the research have important practical importance as overcoming the problems stated above and also trade political differences between the countries will make economic growth steady and inclusive.


2021 ◽  
Vol 257 ◽  
pp. 03055
Author(s):  
Jiaxin Wu ◽  
Yi Peng ◽  
Xubing Zhou

Transportation industry is the leading capital of social and economic development, which plays an important role in regional economic development. Based on the data of Tibet Autonomous Region in the past 15 years, this paper makes further grey relation analysis and elastic analysis on the basis of analyzing the current situation of its transportation industry and economic development, obtains the conclusion about the development relationship between them. The empirical results show that there is a close relationship between the transportation industry and economic growth in Tibet Autonomous Region, and the development of them is in a state of coordination on the whole. Among them, the promotion effect of freight transport on the economic growth of Tibet is greater than that of passenger transport, and the belt action of economic growth on railway transport is much greater than that on highway transport.


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