Corporate social responsibility and power relations: Impediments to community development in post-war Sierra Leone diamond and rutile mining areas

摘要: Abstract This article examines the influence of transnational mining companies’ (TNMCs) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in diamond and rutile dredge-mining areas post-war Sierra Leone. The CSR framework applied encompasses social license to operate, community engagement accountability, a critical lens power dynamics. Key informant interviews secondary sources provided data for study. Findings from research reveal that with exception establishment Kimbadu, resettled town, implementation facilitated minimal, at times, unsustainable, development. It is argued such ‘development’ outcomes are primarily due asymmetrical relations between TNMCs (i.e. Octea Mining Rutile Limited) communities which these companies engage pre-defined development projects are, many instances, variance needs. Moreover, structure local level impedes study recommends active disparate groups within decision making all stages mining-driven rather than extant gives exclusive powers traditional leaders. also calls an independent regulatory team ensure enforcement legal responsibilities areas.