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Ahafo Social Responsibility Forum

The Ahafo Social Responsibility Forum (ASRF)

 

Background

The Ahafo Social Responsibility Forum The Ahafo Social Responsibility Forum was formed in response to Newmont's commitment to the sustainable development of its areas of operation around the world. In December 2005, Newmont made a commitment that $1 US per ounce of gold sold and one percent of net profit from the Ahafo Mine will be set aside in a Community Development Fund for sustainable community development projects.

Following this announcement, Nananom (the collective word for all the local Chiefs), the District Chief Executives of Tano North and Asutifi districts and Newmont together agreed to establish a Social Responsibility Forum to provide the Community with the opportunity to participate in the Company's decisions and plans, deliberate on issues of mutual interest, help build strong communication and decide on how the Community Development Fund is to be allocated.

The Forum has met approximately 15 times since January 2006. The location of the meetings varies, and includes the Regional Minister's premises and the District Assembly halls. The Forum is moderated by Professor Daniel Mireku Gyimah, Vice Chancellor of the Ghana University of Mines & Technology. Professor Mireku-Gyimah was chosen following a selection process by a sub-committee of the Forum.

 

 
  • Signed Agreements  ( 1 items )

    Signed Agreements between Local Communities and Newmont Ghana Gold Limited

  • Members & Roles  ( 6 items )

    The Ahafo Social Responsibility Forum (ASRF) was created to provide a clear, transparent and explicit statement of the commitment of the Company and the Community, and to set out key principles for engagement between these parties. The Forum defines key issues that the Company and the Community need to address and to ensure a sustainable development focus, in part through the establishment of the Community Development Fund (CDF).

  • Employment and Training  ( 1 items )

    In January 2006, Newmont, in collaboration with Nananom and the District Chief Executives established the Ahafo Social Responsibility Fourm (ASRF) to address impacts to communities around the mine lease, and as part of The Company's ongoing commitment to global Sustainable Development.

  • Community Development Fund  ( 3 items )

    In December 2005, Newmont made a commitment that $1 US per ounce of gold sold and one percent of net profit from the Ahafo Mine will be set aside in a Community Development Fund for sustainable community development projects.

  • Issues  ( 3 items )

    This section contains current issues being considered by the Ahafo Social Responsibility Forum, as well as primary documents issued to or by The Forum.

     
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