The IEA continued that the operations of Gold Fields in Tarkwa exemplify the enduring consequences of extractive concession arrangements that overwhelmingly favour foreign corporations at the expense of host communities and the national economy. “After more than three decades of mining activity in Tarkwa, many communities within the enclave continue to grapple with deteriorating roads, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, limited educational facilities, and widespread socio-economic deprivation”, it said.