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Mining-induced Displacement: Experiences of Internally Displaced Persons in Arda Transau, Zimbabwe
Abstract
Development-induced displacement has attracted intense attention. Recently, mining-induced displacement has been incorporated as an interesting area of research in development-induced displacement studies. In Zimbabwe, Chiadzwa diamond field, in Chief Chiadzwa’s area, has become a hotspot for discussion about displacement. This study concentrated on the challenges people displaced from Chiadzwa to Arda Transau faced, with the aim of understanding these challenges and how displaced persons have tried to overcome them. A triangulation of data from self-administered questionnaires and documentary analysis was done. Descriptive statistics are also used to report the results. From a sample of 274 household questionnaires, research findings indicate that water, food insecurity and living conditions are among the major challenges in the host area. Internally Displaced Persons engage in renting farms to mitigate some of these challenges. Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company and Anjin Investments should consider owning up to the promises made when people were displaced. Zimbabwean government, Anjin investments and Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company may also consider building schools in surrounding areas to reduce pressure on the existing two schools.
