Collaborative Partnerships as a Strategy to Improve Road Infrastructure Development in Mineral Extraction Areas
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22257010 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marcia V Moyo (0009-0001-3724-9980, University of Mpumalanga), Rasodi K Manyaka (0000-0002-6920-2933, Tshwane University of Technology), Themba M Lukhele (0000-0003-0336-8188, University of Mpumalanga) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 14 |
| Pages | 3810 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-30 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | E-Journal of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2720-7722 • E-ISSN: 2720-7722 |
| Publisher | Noyam Publishers (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.38159/ehass.202561430 |
| OpenAlex | W7118316363 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 13 |
Mining companies play a pivotal role in infrastructure development within the communities where they operate, driven by regulatory frameworks and corporate social responsibilities. This study investigated the collaborative efforts between mining companies and the municipalities in mineral extraction areas in South Africa, focusing on road infrastructure development. Using a qualitative methodology, the research identified key drivers, such as regulatory mandates and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitments, alongside challenges like misalignment of priorities and coordination inefficiencies within partnerships. The findings revealed that while legal and voluntary contributions from mining companies foster road infrastructure development, systemic barriers, including bureaucratic delays and community unrest, undermine these efforts. The study concluded with recommendations to enhance collaboration, including formalised partnership frameworks, streamlined processes, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), and increased community engagement. These strategies aim to foster sustainable road infrastructure development and stronger partnerships between municipalities and mining companies. This study contributes to a growing body of literature on PPPs in local governance and infrastructure development
Bureaucracy · Community development · Corporate governance · Corporate social responsibility · General partnership · Sustainability · Sustainable development · Legal Issues in South Africa · Local Economic Development and Planning · Mining and Resource Management
| Highly cited | No |
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