Effects of corruption in gold and diamond resources on residents of Gola Konneh District, Liberia

Abstract

This study assessed the effects of corruption in Gold and Diamond resources on residents of Gola Konneh District, Liberia. This had created debate leading to conflict in Gola Konneh District, Grand Cape Mount County- Liberia. This study identified the effects of corruption on gold and diamond resources distribution in Gola Konneh District. The general objective of the study was to assess the effects of corruption on the distribution of gold and diamond resources on the residents of Gola Konneh District, Grand Cape Mount County – Liberia. The study objectives were achieved using the following research questions: What are the effects of corruption on the distribution of gold and diamond resources on the residents of Gola Konneh District Grand Cape Mount County – Liberia? What was the role of Liberia Anti Corruption Commission in the fight against corruption on the distribution of gold and diamond resources on residents of Gola Konneh District Grand Cape Mount County – Liberia? The study used the Corporate Social Responsibility Theory which links both variables in the study. The study used the qualitative research design, to collect data from the field. The qualitative techniques such as documents, observations, interviews, and focus group discussions were used to collect data from the field. The field findings suggest that income generated from the mining sector is not benefiting the people of the district as the result of corruption, which exacerbating conflict in the district It is recommended that institutions that are responsible for issues of mineral resources and corruption adequately address mining policies, and fully implement those regulatory frame works, that mineral resources will have positive effects on the district ( Gola Konneh).