“The ladder that sends us to wealth”: Artisanal mining and poverty reduction in Tanzania

摘要: Abstract This article explores the contribution that artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) makes to poverty reduction in Tanzania, drawing on findings from research gold diamond Mwanza Region. The evidence suggests people working or related services are less likely be than those with other occupations. However, picture is complex; while income can help reduce provide a buffer livelihood shocks, people's inability, obtain formal mineral claim effectively exploit their claims, contributes insecurity. reinforced by context which ASM peripheral large-scale interests, only gradually being addressed within national policies, segregated district-level planning.