A strong mining sector can provide “good” jobs and generate much needed revenue for cash-strapped governments.  But it can also ruin landscapes and transform communities. In the Indian state of Goa, researchers supported by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) have developed a series of tools to assess the trade-offs.  The goal is to ensure that the mining and mineral industry contributes equitably to the well-being of local people. 

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