Investment Times

Illegal mining, or "galamsey," presents a severe threat to sustainable procurement and supply chain development in Ghana, warns the Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS). As the country faces escalating environmental damage, GIPS has raised concerns about the widespread impact of unregulated galamsey activities. The devastation caused by these illicit operations is undermining Ghana's economy and its capacity to manage resources sustainably. Polluted water bodies, destroyed forests, and damaged farmlands are threatening industries reliant on natural resources, including agriculture, fisheries, and forestry. These disruptions also pose risks to supply chains dependent on clean water, healthy ecosystems, and uncontaminated raw...