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 West Africa
Demolished Ghanaian Village Wins Court Decision

Ghana’s high court in the mining center of Tarkwa has ruled that a mining company must pay 45 villagers to replace their houses, a church, a mosque, and a school illegally destroyed to make way for a gold mine in 1997. The decision awards the villagers more than $900,000.

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Oxfam America and ECOWAS to create new mining code
Oxfam America and ECOWAS to create new mining code
Oxfam America and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) agreed on April 4, 2008 to collaborate on creating a common mining code for all of West Africa.
Joanna Manu: Community activist in Ghana
Joanna Manu: Community activist in Ghana
“I know my rights, and I knew the law would take its course.” Joanna Manu learns how to defend her rights and stands firm in protecting the environment in her community.
Gambian Villagers Find Hope in Easy-to-Fix Hand Pumps
Gambian Villagers Find Hope in Easy-to-Fix Hand Pumps
Oxfam America and its partners are helping Gambians in the North Bank and Western areas of the country plan for destructive weather and the consequences of conflict.
Numbers Don't Lie
Numbers Don't Lie
Early success of innovative finance program impresses experts in Mali.
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WHAT OXFAM IS DOING

Promoting Economic Opportunity

Increasing Political Participation

Responding to Crises

RESEARCH

Impacts of Reductions in US Cotton Subsidies on West African Cotton Producers

Hidden Treasure? In search of Mali's gold-mining revenues

Up In Arms: Controlling The International Trade In Small Arms

The Human Cost of Small Arms