Corporate Social Responsibility and Conflict Management in the Forestry Sector of Ghana: Evaluating the CSR Programmes of Samartex Timber and Plywood Company Limited

Author(s)	Mr. Collins Opoku
Country	Ghana
Abstract	The study examines the corporate social responsibility initiatives of the Samartex Timber and Plywood Company Limited in Samreboi, within the Asankrangwa Forest District, focusing on their economic and capacity-building benefits and consequences for conflict resolution with local communities. Data were collected from 370 respondents through surveys, semi-structured interviews, and focus group discussions, supplemented with document analysis, using a mixed-methods approach. The results indicate that Samartex’s CSR extends beyond traditional philanthropy to a strategic, developmental approach encompassing infrastructure, education, healthcare, employment, environmental conservation, and social cohesion. Statistical analysis (t-tests) revealed significant associations between CSR interventions and reduced community conflicts, particularly in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and employment domains. This paper enriches the existing literature by broadening CSR-conflict debates beyond mining and oil into Ghana's forestry sector, demonstrating how CSR can be used to promote community resilience and mitigate conflict.
Keywords	Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR),Conflict Management, Forestry Sector, Ghana, CSR Programmes, Samartex Timber and Plywood Company Limited.
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-11-04
DOI	https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i06.1807
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g99qqk

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