Mining Royalty Fund Failing Communities as Arrears and Delays Persist, Experts Warn

NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mining-royalty-fund-failing-communities-as-arrears-and-delays-persist-experts-warn/Nearly a decade after Ghana passed legislation to channel mineral royalties directly into mining communities, stakeholders are warning that weak enforcement, persistent arrears, and governance gaps are preventing the Minerals Development Fund (MDF) from delivering on its core promise. The concerns emerged at an engagement organised by the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) in collaboration […] NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mining-royalty-fund-failing-communities-as-arrears-and-delays-persist-experts-warn/


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