Mineral Resources and Localised Development: Q-Methodology for Rapid Assessment of Socioeconomic Impacts in Rwanda

Weldegiorgis, Fitsum S.; Ali, Saleem H.; Chapman, Rachel

doi:10.2139/ssrn.2697371

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“…Weldegiorgis et al (2016) have taken a similar approach to evaluating perceptions of mine development in post-genocidal Rwanda. Using a structured interview approach, they quantify the respondent’s answers to a fixed number of questions and apply principal component factor analysis to determine “shared perspectives” which can then be qualitatively analyzed on the basis of a mathematically defined response variance.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Resource development conflict: a quantitative approach

Lytle

Hitch

2017

ASR

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose the thesis that how an individual views the world – their worldview – is indicative of their acceptance of resource development. A definition of worldview is given and the significance of worldview to cultural and civilizational development is described. A methodology for testing the hypothesis is described and the results of a survey used to collect data are analyzed. At least for the approximately 300 respondents to the survey, there is a correlation between their responses to a series of worldview questions and their acceptance of resource development. Not surprisingly, the correlation becomes stronger as the homogeneity of the respondent group increases. The results of the survey analysis are then compared to a known resource development conflict in a case study to understand the potential significance of the results in a real-world setting. Design/methodology/approach A definition of worldview is given and the significance of worldview to cultural and civilizational development is described and evaluated. A methodology for testing the hypothesis is described and the results of a survey used to collect data are analyzed. Findings At least for the 300 respondents to the survey, there is a correlation between their responses to a series of worldview questions and their acceptance of resource development. The case study indicates that respondents can hold contradictory views depending upon the level of inquiry. Research limitations/implications The sample size is too small to draw any but the most preliminary of conclusions. However, the correlations are high enough to encourage additional work. Practical implications The research may point to a relatively simple means of understanding the level of acceptance of resource development among all parties to a development proposal. This will allow proponents to identify issues early enough to address them in the design and negotiation phases of project development. Social implications Resource developers and residents local to the proposed development are often talking at cross-purposes because the issues are not understood at a deep enough level. Once issues are understood at the deeper level of worldview opportunities for resolution may be identified. Originality/value As far as the researchers are aware this is the only published methodology for quantifying the acceptance of resource development. As identified by the case study, it is possible for a community to reject resource development for reasons that have little to do with resource development either in the particular or in the general.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Resource development conflict: a quantitative approach

Lytle

Hitch

2017

ASR

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“…Q methodology stands on concourse theory what is substrate matter upon which individuals generate new meanings and ideas (Brown, 1995). It could be used when policy planning is difficult due to the competing agendas and power differentials among stakeholders (Weldegiorgis and Saleem, 2016).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, there are several research papers that emphasize participatory discourse, e.g. importance of the participatory dialogue for the development of rural areas by using Q methodology as a dialogue tool (Messely et al , 2013), determination of the success factors in participatory planning process (Gedikli, 2009), overcome of initial stakeholder attitudes with aim to develop sustainable development in rural areas (Cuéllar-Padilla and Calle-Collado, 2011), use of Q methodology to determine negative environmental and social impacts of projects on sub-national level (Weldegiorgis and Saleem, 2016) and role of the Q methodology in a process of discursive democracy in creation of the feasible resource management plan (Kincaid, 2011). The participative approach can be addressed differently as well, e.g.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Q-methodology: theoretical framework for policy making in the Croatian wine sector

Jakšić¹,

Ivanjko

Njavro

2018

IJWBR

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to show the application of Q methodology in the practice of policymaking, namely, in the field of the wine business. Today, Q methodology has a rising significance in all aspects of human behavior where there is a need for gathering and analyzing qualitative data. This paper discusses the applicability of Q methodology as a participative bottom-up tool for extracting priorities for tailor-made sectorial policies in the field of the wine business. Design/methodology/approach Developed by William Stephenson almost a century ago, Q methodology was primarily used to study human behavior in different psychoanalysis practices and personality tests. But it can be used also as a tool to extract important opinions of stakeholders in the process of making new sectorial policies. To prove the applicability of Q methodology for this task, data collected from 30 small and medium Croatian winemakers are used as a case study. Selected winemakers originate from coastal and continental regions of Croatia covering the whole country. Gathered data were analyzed using the PQMethod ver. 2.35 software. Findings The results of the data analysis have given an insight into Croatian small wine business perspectives, rapidly revealing factors which matter the most to them (luck, value added tax, import lobby, margins in HORECA). On the other side, factors like automated grape harvesters, subsidized fair participation were identified that matter the least, and factors like prices and procedures for mandatory analyses, paperwork for exports and development of new sales channels are considered as neutral. Research limitations/implications The selected participants are a small, but representative, group of Croatian winemakers and generalization of findings to the whole winemaking sector should be undertaken with caution. Q methodology is primarily an explorative technique, which brings a sense of coherence to the relation of the research question and contested answers, but prone to straightaway change. Practical implications Q methodology enables a participatory approach, rapid analysis and focus on the most important factors for changing relations and effects of planning and execution of sectoral policies. It can be used to effectively extract relevant factors common to group of different individuals acting in the same sector with the same goal. Originality/value This research provides an insight into potentials of Q-methodology approach when considering the theoretical framework for the policy making process. Therefore, it also widens its applicability in research of subjective viewpoints on different issues in a particular business sector.

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“…These attributes include the cost and revenue of reclamation, the cost of staff training and the value of the created job. Ivanova et al, 2007;Ivanova and Rolfe, 2011;Boateng and Awuah-Offei, 2017;Que, 2015;Que et al, 2015;Gillespie and Kragt, 2012;Veiga et al, 2001;Azapagic, 2004;Hajkowicz et al, 2011;Jul-Larsen et al, 2006;Petrova and Marinova, 2013;Franks, 2012;Lockie et al, 2009;Hilson, 2002;Weldegiorgis and Ali, 2016;Martin et al, 2007;Ejdemo and Söderholm, 2011;Aragón and Rud, 2013 Environmental effects Que, 2015;Que et al, 2015;Boateng and Awuah-Offei, 2017;Que et al, 2016Que et al, & 2018Azapagic, 2004;Veiga et al, 2001;Hajkowicz et al, 2011;Jul-Larsen et al, 2006;Franks, 2012;Weldegiorgis and Ali, 2016;Martin et al, 2007;Ejdemo and Söderholm, 2011;Aragón and Rud, 2013;Kitula, 2006;Gordon, 2003;Bice, 2016;Esteves, 2008;Tonts et al, 2012;Damigos and Kaliampakos, 2006 Economic effects Ivanova et al, 2007;Gillespie and Kragt, 2012;Que et al, 2016Que et al, & 2018…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Determination of Underground Mineable Reserve with Regard to Metal Price Uncertainty and Sustainable Development

Narrei

Ataee-pour

2021

GES

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Mineable reserve determination is one of the important parameters in economic profitability and the safety of underground mining production. The fluctuations in the metal prices will lead to a change in the cut-off grade, and as a result, the mine layout and mineable reserve will change. On the other hand, changing the underground mine layouts will also change the economic, social and environmental impacts (sustainable development parameters). Therefore, ignoring metal price uncertainty lead to a non-optimal design. The aim of this paper is the determination of underground mineable reserve regarding metal price uncertainty and sustainable development. Metal price uncertainty is simulated with Monte Carlo technique and the most important sustainable development indicators are entered in the cut-off grade formula. In this way, four types of cut-off grades were defined. Based on these cut-offs four types of mine layouts are obtained. Basic, simulated, green and sustainable mine layout. Basic Mine layout is that obtained by normal design, simulated mine layout considers just metal price uncertainty, green mine layout considers metal price uncertainty and environmental criteria and sustainable mine layout considers metal price uncertainty and environmental and social criteria. Results from the use of this methodology in a hypothetical gold mine show that the mineable reserve in sustainable mine layout is 17 percent greater than the basic mine layout. Regarding the result, with this methodology in addition to consideration of metal price uncertainty and sustainable development criteria, the more mineable reserve will be achieved. For future research, in addition to using other price simulation methods; it is suggested that other indicators of sustainable development be included in determining the underground mine layout.

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Mineral Resources and Localised Development: Q-Methodology for Rapid Assessment of Socioeconomic Impacts in Rwanda

Cited by 4 publications

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Resource development conflict: a quantitative approach

Resource development conflict: a quantitative approach

Q-methodology: theoretical framework for policy making in the Croatian wine sector

Determination of Underground Mineable Reserve with Regard to Metal Price Uncertainty and Sustainable Development

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