Abstract:This is an assessment of the regulatory environment in which artisans operate to produce dimension stone in Nairobi where the quarrying of the same becomes an aspect of artisanal mining; an activity that is fraught with regulatory issues in developing country situations. Regulation is considered in the context of formal and informal rules of engagement that provide opportunities and constraints to the artisans. A structured interview schedule was used to obtain data about the regulatory environment from a samp… Show more
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