What is it about?

MAIN IDEA: Bridging Gaps: Mining, Communities, and Corporate Social Responsibility in Latin America. This study examines the perceptions of mining companies and their stakeholders across five Latin American countries. Through interviews, the researchers explore three key dimensions: the role of companies in communities, relationships between different actors, and community participation in decision-making processes. The analysis provides insights into the complex dynamics between mining operations and local stakeholders in Latin America. The identification of the need for a multi-actor model is particularly significant, as it suggests a path forward for improving stakeholder engagement and reducing conflicts.

Featured Image

Why is it important?

This research addresses the ongoing challenges in corporate-community relations within the Latin American mining sector. By analyzing diverse perspectives from multiple countries, the study offers a comprehensive view of the issues surrounding corporate social responsibility in mining. The findings can help mining companies, policymakers, and community leaders develop more effective strategies for collaboration and conflict resolution. Additionally, the emphasis on implementing a multi-actor model could lead to improved corporate social responsibility practices and reduced tensions between mining operations and local communities.

Perspectives

This research could serve as a foundation for developing more inclusive and sustainable mining practices in the region, potentially benefiting both the industry and local communities.

Dr. Beatriz Garcia-Ortega
Universitat Politecnica de Valencia

Read the Original

This page is a summary of: Responsabilidad social corporativa en la minería de Latinoamérica: un modelo multiactor, AMÉRICA LATINA HOY, December 2020, Ediciones Universidad de Salamanca,
DOI: 10.14201/alh.22369.
You can read the full text:

Read

Contributors

The following have contributed to this page