1. Implications of the project
Artisanal mining and agriculture: analyzing the linkages Research project
Background
Research questions
What circumstances and risks hinder the viability of agriculture in mining areas and what should be done to overcome them?
to what extent artisanal mining has particular linkages with agriculture, both forward and backward?
Can agriculture be a potential alternative income activity should (artisanal) mining no longer possible? Under what circumstances/ conditions?
Methods
Qualitative data: Interviews, Focus group and mapping with the stakeholders in agriculture and mining
Quantitative data: surveys with farmers and miners; descriptive statistics, regression analysis, propensity score matching
NYABIBWE
Located in the territory of Kalehe (South-Kivu), Nyabibwe is a city where agriculture and mining are dominant activities
The soil is fertile and agriculture is flourishing
Research progress
A first pilote study will be conducted in December
Implications of the project
Contribution to the understanding of the relationship between artisanal mining and the agricultural sector
Formulation of policy recommendations for agriculture to be a viable alternative of artisanal mining
Francine IRAGI MUKOTANYI
Ph.D candidate:IOB/Univeristy of Antwerp
Researcher: CEGEMI/Université Catholique de Bukavu