Kenya's sand mining needs local rules, not distant mandates

A new study finds that top-down regulations fail to control sand extraction fueling Kenya's construction boom, leaving communities and ecosystems vulnerable. The research suggests decentralized governance—where local authorities set and enforce standards—works better, offering a model for resource-rich developing nations facing pressure to extract faster than they regulate.

Originaltitel: Sand mining and Kenya’s building boom: better rules are needed, but not from the top down