The Role of Corporate Social Responsibility in Building Social Cohesion for the Sustainability of Diamond Mining Towns

Nonofo Mokwakwa and France Maphosa ()
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Nonofo Mokwakwa: University of Botswana
France Maphosa: University of Botswana

A chapter in Corporate Social Responsibility in Developing Countries, 2023, pp 123-138 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Botswana is an unequal society, which has a bearing on social relations. The country’s economy is highly dependent on mining, which takes place in areas that are located far away from major populations and economic centers. This has resulted in the establishment of mining towns that have unique economic and social characteristics. Mining towns usually perform better on social and economic outcomes than average nonmining settlements in Botswana. Despite the benefits of living in a mining town, inequality is also high in these areas. This brings into focus the social structures and social relations in these enclave economies and how mining companies use corporate social responsibility to build socially cohesive societies in these economic outposts. Social cohesion is a social process that must continually be natured to create a sense of belonging and shared purpose among members of society or a specific community. It is based on trust and reciprocity that is self-reinforcing. If natured, it is very important in small, geographically isolated communities, such as mining towns. This chapter explores the corporate social responsibility of diamond mining companies in Botswana and how it is used to build social cohesion in mining towns.

Keywords: Mining towns; Environment; Community; Social cohesion; Sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-27512-8_8

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