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The Soroako nickel project: a healthy development?

K Robinson

    International Journal of Health Services : Planning, Administration, Evaluation
    |January 1, 1985
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    Summary

    A new nickel mine in Indonesia has negatively impacted community health, causing issues with water, sanitation, nutrition, and healthcare access. This highlights problems with development strategies relying on foreign investment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Health
    • Sociology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • A remote Indonesian community experienced significant life changes due to the establishment of a nickel mine.
    • The mine's presence introduced various socio-economic and environmental challenges impacting the local population.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the health consequences of the nickel mining project on the local inhabitants.
    • To analyze the effects on water and sanitation, nutrition, and healthcare delivery within the mining town.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of health and social issues in the mining community.
    • Examination of the impacts of capitalist development on social relations and nutrition.
    • Assessment of healthcare access and delivery challenges.

    Main Results:

    • The mining project led to significant problems in water and sanitation infrastructure.
    • Changes in social relations due to capitalist development negatively affected community nutrition.
    • Delivery of healthcare services was hindered, exacerbating health issues.

    Conclusions:

    • The health consequences underscore the negative impacts of large-scale mining on rural communities.
    • The study reveals shortcomings in national development strategies heavily dependent on private foreign investment.
    • Addressing these issues requires a more equitable and sustainable development approach.

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