This study examines how the people of Gunjur perceive the development impacts caused by a Chinese fishmeal factory. Also, how they believe it has affected them. The study highlights the voices of the villagers by viewing development and foreign investment as more complex rather than looking at the increasement of the GDP. This is to identify if there is an actual development contribution which is entitled and enjoyed by the villagers. 16 qualitative interviews were performed in November 2017 in Gunjur, The Gambia. The results show both the positive and negative short-term consequences caused by the operating factory and how it affects the people, society and environment. It also shows that the development contribution from the factory can be questioned. Finally, it suggests that the government should prioritise sustainability and inclusiveness in their approach with foreign investors to reach a stable and long-term development in the country.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:uu-364688 |
| Date | January 2018 |
| Creators | Keitta, Isatou |
| Publisher | Uppsala universitet, Statsvetenskapliga institutionen |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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