NCCE, Ghana Chamber of Mines and FaVeck Explore Partnership to Combat Illegal Mining Through Civic Education

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), the Ghana Chamber of Mines, and FaVeck Sustainable Solutions have initiated discussions on a strategic partnership aimed at combating illegal mining and promoting responsible mining practices across Ghana.

Held on Tuesday, 2nd June 2026, at the NCCE Head Office, the meeting brought together representatives of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, FaVeck Sustainable Solutions, and heads of various departments of the NCCE, including Research, Administration, Programmes, Operations, and Corporate and Civic Affairs.

Leading the delegation from the Ghana Chamber of Mines and FaVeck Sustainable Solutions was Madam Charlotte Fafa Tay, with support from Mr. Daniel Ansu Diabour. The engagement focused on identifying ways the NCCE could support a nationwide civic education campaign to address illegal mining and encourage sustainable mining practices.

According to the delegation, the initiative forms part of efforts to develop an Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) and Large-Scale Mining (LSM) Co-existence Framework aimed at fostering peaceful and productive relationships between mining companies and host communities. The framework seeks to promote legal mining activities while ensuring that communities are actively involved in discussions and decisions affecting their environment and livelihoods.

In outlining the rationale for the proposed collaboration, the representatives emphasised that the NCCE’s reputation as an independent civic education institution makes it well-positioned to build public trust and facilitate community engagement on mining-related issues. They noted that civic education would be a key pillar in encouraging responsible mining practices and enhancing community participation in promoting environmental sustainability.

They further explained that the framework is designed to promote transparency and accountability by ensuring that information on mining activities is made accessible to communities through public documents and community information-sharing mechanisms.

Discussions during the meeting touched on several areas for potential collaboration. These included community education on legal mining pathways, baseline studies on civic awareness and perceptions of mining activities, youth and school engagement programmes, initiatives that empower citizens to demand accountability from stakeholders in the mining sector, and the organisation of community civic forums to strengthen dialogue among mining companies, local authorities, and community members.

Responding to the proposal, the NCCE acknowledged the important role civic education can play in supporting sustainable mining and community development. The Commission expressed its readiness to explore opportunities for collaboration that will contribute to addressing illegal mining and promoting responsible resource management.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to further engagements aimed at defining specific areas of cooperation and implementation strategies for the proposed partnership.