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| Title: |
Management Of Natural Resources And The Environment in
Zimbabwe: The Case Of Gold |
| Author / Organization |
Mr. Oliver Maponga and Mr. Anderson
Mutemererwa, The
Institute of Mining Research,University of Zimbabwe for United Nations Conference on Trade
and Development 1995 |
Document
Description |
A case study of natural resources management
and sustainable development in the gold sector of the Southern African nation of Zimbabwe.
This document describes the development and structure gold mining in Zimbabwe, which
is dominated by large multi-nationals but also includes numerous small-scale operators. A
description of the main environmental impacts of gold mining is followed of a discussion
of economic development and legislation. Legislation discussed includes a new investment
code to make Zimbabwe more competitive with other countries, and the formal legislation
relating to environmental protection . The enforcement of the legislation is
constrained by the lack of resources: manpower, financial, and technical knowledge in the
enforcing institutions. As a result environmental stewardship has been left to
conscience of the mine operator.The paper suggests alternative methods of environmental
governance that may offer a lower administrative burden such as economic instruments
including environmental bonds and financial incentives.
This document provides a useful review of the real problems of the balancing
environmental management and economic development (including attracting foreign
investment), in a developing nation and provides some recommendations for other methods of
ensuring environmental stewardship in a natural resource based industry. |
| Format |
 pdf
(210 kb)
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