Using Motivation, Opportunity, and Ability Model in Social Marketing to Predict “Galamsey” Behavior in Ghana

Background: Illegal mining (hereafter referred to as “galamsey”) has adverse effect on human life, the environment, and other living organisms that support human existence. However, the traditional strategies employed by governments and other stakeholders to tackle “galamsey” have proved ineffective in changing “galamseyers” behavior. Focus: This research thus aims to apply the motivation, opportunity, and ability (MOA) model in social marketing...