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GHANA GOLD: A Corporate Social Responsiblity Study Tour
In recent years, harmful effects of the gold mining industry have
caught the attention of environmentalists, scholars, journalists and
anti-globalization activists. This study tour uses Corporate Social
Responsibility as a framework for introducing students to Africa by
examining a series of interrelated issues surrounding gold in a
holistic fashion. Site visits and discussions with local experts focus
attention on globalization and Africa’s situation in the world economy.
GHANA GOLD participants will be challenged to think about strategies,
resources and related skills that may improve the lives of people
living in mining communities. Lessons learned are applicable elsewhere
in Africa as well as other regions of the world. Post-tour activities
include a required spring semester colloquium and plans for civic
engagement research.
First year students and sophomores in both the School of Arts and
Sciences and the School of Engineering at Tufts are the target audience
for this study tour. Other Tufts students are invited to apply. Several
seats are available for non-students.
Tufts: Feature Story on Ghana Gold Study Tour
