Littlewood, D.C. (2014) 'Cursed' Communities? Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Company Towns and the Mining Industry in Namibia. Journal of Business Ethics, 120 (1). 39 - 63. ISSN 1573-0697
Abstract
This article examines Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and mining community development, sustainability and viability. These issues are considered focussing on current and former company-owned mining towns in Namibia. Historically company towns have been a feature of mining activity in Namibia. However, the fate of such towns upon mine closure has been and remains controversial. Declining former mining communities and even ghost mining towns can be found across the country. This article draws upon research undertaken in Namibia and considers these issues with reference to three case study communities. This article examines the complexities which surround decision-making about these communities, and the challenges faced in efforts to encourage their sustainability after mining. In this article, mine company engagements through CSR with the development, sustainability and viability of such communities are also critically discussed. The role, responsibilities, and actions of the state in relation to these communities are furthermore reflected upon. Finally, ways forward for these communities are considered.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2013 Springer Verlag. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Journal of Business Ethics. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 01 Oct 2015 16:08 |
Last Modified: | 24 Mar 2018 11:41 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10551-013-1649-7 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Springer Verlag |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1007/s10551-013-1649-7 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:90372 |