‘State institutions must be resourced, work in union to clamp down on illegal mining’

The fight against illegal mining, known as galamsey, faces challenges. State institutions need better resources and coordination to succeed.

Each agency has valid concerns. However, they struggle to act due to a lack of support. Dr. Bosu from A Rocha Ghana highlighted these issues.

He spoke at a meeting in Asiakwa last Monday. Key actors included the Ghana Immigration Service, Police Service, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Water Resources Commission, and Forestry Commission. Dr. Bosu described serious disconnects and logistical problems affecting their efforts.

This meeting aimed to bridge the gap between national policy and community needs. The goal is to create a more coordinated response to galamsey.