RRF conducts Socioeconomic Impacts Study in six (6) land dependent communities (Johnson Farm, Beh Sao, Butter Hill, Mafala, Gold Camp and Kinjor) that are hosting concessions in Bomi and Grand Cape Mount counties (May 07 – 13, 2018). The socioeconomic impacts study covers three sectors, including agroforestry (Sime Darby Plantations), mining (Bea Mountain Mining Corporation, and Commercial Forestry (Alma Wood). Two hundred forty two household and twenty one key informant questionnaires were administered.
The aim of the socioeconomic impacts study is to identify the extent and nature of acquisition of customary lands by concessions, and its socioeconomic impacts on the livelihood of the host communities.
This socioeconomic impacts study is one of the key project activities of the OSIWA-funded project titled; “Supporting Customary Tenure Rights to Engender Local Livelihoods and Food Security”.
The results of this study will provide knowledge based on empirical evidence, which will enhance the understanding of the socioeconomic issues that the affected host communities faced, and urgently address the engender livelihood and food security in the affected host communities.