Sustainability of Social Programs in the Framework of the Plans of Social Management of Mining Projects

摘要

In recent years, Peru's economy has grown steadily, driven largely by the development of mining projects, which account for around 6% of the gross domestic product (GDP). The extractives sector has also stimulated other economic sectors such as services, trade, employment and construction.This economic growth has generated expectations among such as employment, economic support, between communities and local authorities located within areas of social influence of mining projects.In this context, mining companies have implemented social management plans, which seek to meet the expectations and demands of local stakeholders through various strategies and social programs, with the purpose of generating a favorable social scenario prioritizing communication, dialogue and respect.However, growth of social investment in the mining sector has not generated a significant impact on the quality of life of its intended beneficiaries. In addition, many social programs are not sustainable, because they were designed without taking into account the social, economic and cultural development of the populations involved.The authors analyze and propose some strategies to promote the sustainability of social investment in mining projects, and systematize some of the more successful experiences of social management in the Peruvian context.To ensure the sustainability of social investment through mining requires the consideration of elements such as the active participation of beneficiaries in the social programs, the strengthening of leadership capacities of authorities and the support of local governments and representatives of civil society, to promote a concerted vision of development for the benefit of the stakeholders of mining projects.