2011 | Ghana | Documentary

Ghana: Oil Boom, Fishing Fears

  • English - 4 mins
  • Director | Christiane Badgley
  • Writer | -
  • Producer | Christiane Badgley

STATUS: Released

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Ghana: Oil Boom, Fishing Fears is a 4-minute short documentary produced by Christiane Badgley for iWatch News. The film examines the apprehensions of the traditional fishing village of Abuesi in western Ghana, following the discovery of offshore oil reserves. As Ghana embarks on oil production, the villagers express concerns about potential environmental impacts, threats to their livelihoods, and the socio-economic changes that the oil boom may bring to their community.

Offshore Oil Drilling Fishing Communities Environmental Concerns Ghana Oil Industry Socio-economic Impact
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