The ground breaking research by Swansea University into global challenges. We explore topics from health innovation and climate change, to clean energy and human-centred digital technologies.
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The ground breaking research by Swansea University into global challenges. We explore topics from health innovation and climate change, to clean energy and human-centred digital technologies.
8. The untold stories of small-scale gold mining in Kyrgyzstan, Dr Gulzat Botoeva
Exploring Global Problems
20 minutes 56 seconds
1 year ago
8. The untold stories of small-scale gold mining in Kyrgyzstan, Dr Gulzat Botoeva
Dr Gulzat Botoeva takes listeners on a journey into the intricate socio-economic landscape of small-scale gold mining in Kyrgyzstan's Naryn region, exploring local communities' involvement in protests against and in support of official mining companies.
Through insightful research and analysis, Dr. Botoeva uncovers the broader socio-economic conditions that shape individuals' stances towards gold mining, beyond mere criminality or economic opportunism. By hearing the stories and perspectives of various stakeholders, including former illegal miners, villagers dependent on mining-related benefits, and workers at official mines, Dr Botoeva discloses the diverse array of interests and concerns at play.
Exploring Global Problems
The ground breaking research by Swansea University into global challenges. We explore topics from health innovation and climate change, to clean energy and human-centred digital technologies.
