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Challenges Affecting the Effectiveness of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives in Promoting Environmental Sustainability in Mining Communities: Evidence from North-Western Zambia

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  • Chisi, Christopher J.

    (Mulungushi University)

Abstract

This study examined the challenges affecting the effectiveness of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in promoting environmental sustainability within mining-affected communities in Solwezi and Kalumbila districts of North-Western Zambia. Despite substantial CSR investments by mining companies, environmental degradation continues to affect local communities, raising concerns regarding the effectiveness of such initiatives. A descriptive cross-sectional mixed-methods design was employed. Quantitative data were collected from 190 household respondents using structured questionnaires, while qualitative data were obtained through 30 key informant interviews and six focus group discussions. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The findings revealed that CSR initiatives positively and significantly influence environmental sustainability (β = 0.460, p

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  • Chisi, Christopher J., 2026. "Challenges Affecting the Effectiveness of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives in Promoting Environmental Sustainability in Mining Communities: Evidence from North-Western Zambia," African Journal of Commercial Studies, African Journal of Commercial Studies, vol. 7(4).
    • Handle: RePEc:cwk:ajocsl:2026-062
    DOI: 10.59413/ajocs/v7.i4.29
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    JEL classification:

    • M14 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Corporate Culture; Diversity; Social Responsibility
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth
    • Q58 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environmental Economics: Government Policy
    • L72 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Primary Products and Construction - - - Mining, Extraction, and Refining: Other Nonrenewable Resources

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