The wealth generated from Madagascar's gem trade rarely trickles down to miners and their families, leading to widespread poverty and limited opportunities for advancement, and creating risk of conflict and instability particularly in remote areas with limited governance and law enforcement.
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Unidentified Speaker — Unearthing Madagascar's Gemstone Treasures: The Hidden Costs [wE0e1QTrwP0]Evidence Quote
“the wealth generated from the gem trade rarely trickles down to the minor and their families leading to widespread poverty and limited opportunities for advancement it also creates a risk of conflict and instability particularly in remote areas with limited governance and law enforcement [8:54]”
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