Diamond mining in Africa: Land Corruption in Sierra Leone
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- čas přidán 10. 12. 2018
- Do you know where diamonds come from? Over the past 85 years, a total of eight communities in the Kono District of Eastern Sierra Leone have been forced to leave their land due to the expansion of diamond mining companies.
Instead of fulfilling the community hopes of new employment opportunities and prosperity to the region, vast profits of diamond mining in Sierra Leone have largely enriched investors of jewellery shops around the world, including the US-based Tiffany & Co.
Right by the outskirts of Koidu, a diamond mine has gradually invaded property upon surrounding communities. The mine, initially under state-owned operation, brought several social and environmental impacts for the local people.
Within this context, this participatory video created in 2017 shows community members from Koidu sharing their own experiences of land corruption, calling for local action on land ownership and land rights. The participatory video project allowed participants to analyse the role of corruption in the mismanagement of the land administration and document its impact.
Furthermore, cooperatives of women detail the challenges they face when trying to buy land by themselves, demanding the local authorities’ support and transparency.
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Some of these laws needs to be amended because they are really archaic. It is understandable if the land is given to you for free to be developed within a certain period of time. But if you buy a piece of land there shouldn’t be a time frame on it as to when you should develop your own land. And also the notion that a woman should not own or inherit a land is just ludicrous . I can’t believe we are really practicing such and we are wondering why we are still backwards? putting a limit on the amount of land an individual should own or buy is understandable. When you visit the farms down to the market place all you’ll see is mostly women . They are the back bone in driving any economy if given the chance.
Really the stakeholders have to take strick action to us issue
This is insanity, how is this even legal.
Hmm 2 years later same shit😭
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Wow this is horrible. Still trying to hold women back? Women should not marry if that’s the case because clearly the man is standing in your way!
What if a woman from the diaspora in the US would like to acquire land and invest in the country? This makes me sad that women are not viewed as worthy. Don’t forget that all men came from a woman. Please respect us.
ciannima Honestly this is news for me too because I bought four acres of land from my home town Yoni Chiefdom, Mile 91; Tonkolili district . I guess it’s only practiced in some parts of Sierra Leone . I know few people who are not born there but were still able to buy land and have houses there too. Just make sure you do your research before taking any venture. Peace and ❤️🇸🇱🇸🇱
Thank you, Sis. I will definitely do my homework. This video was a little discouraging but you’re comment and information was very reassuring.Take care and stay healthy 💕
ciannima no problem sis.
An economy can not develop properly if half the adult population is unable to participate fully. It's not only morally wrong, but economically stupid.
I agree men should respect women but that door swings both ways and not all men came from a female. Even if you look at it from a scientific or standpoint there is no evidence that supports the first man to walk the earth came from a female. Especially when you need both a male and female to create life.
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