Perception of Mining Local Communities towards Mining Corporate Social Responsibility Interventions at Matongo Ward in Tarime District.

Chikira, Sophia (2023) Perception of Mining Local Communities towards Mining Corporate Social Responsibility Interventions at Matongo Ward in Tarime District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

Since the adoption of the 2009 National Mineral Policy, various mining companies have been operating in different places in the country. While the policy emphasises on the importance of the mining companies to show their roles in the development of communities living around mining sites, there have been complaints from mining communities that they do not benefit from mining activities. The study investigated on mining corporate social responsibility (CSR) interventions, a case of Matongo ward in Tarime District, Tanzania. The researcher used both quantitative and qualitative research design. The data collection techniques used includes interviews and questionnaire. The data obtained were analysed using Microsoft excel. The researcher used a sample size of 154 respondents; key informants of the study mining communities who were obtained through purposive and random sampling techniques. The findings show that mining CSR is very important, because enhances the development of the community; though majority, 56% were not aware on CSR. Majorities appreciate the presence of mining companies CSR in their communities because implement development projects. On other hand it was found out that policies, government leadership, attitude and economic situation affects the implementation of CSR. Lastly it was found that unity and cooperation between the government and mining companies is the best way of promoting corporate social responsibility in the mining communities. It was concluded that; the government, mining companies and other stakeholders should look on how to seat together so as to promote more the CSR. The study recommends that to meet the achievement of CSR, the government and the mining companies should cooperate well. Keywords: Mining, Mining Local Communities, Corporate Social Responsibility, Matongo.

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