elvisthedataevang/Galamsey-Data-Visualization-Hackathon-Project

Interactive Power BI dashboards visualizing the environmental, health, and socio-economic impacts of illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana # Galamsey Data Visualization Hackathon (1st Place Winner, April 2025) This project was developed for the **Open Databank Ghana Illegal Mining (Galamsey) Data Visualization Hackathon**, a challenge aimed at raising awareness about the devastating effects of illegal mining on Ghana’s water bodies and environment. --- ## 🌍 Project Overview I designed **four interactive Power BI dashboards** that explored the environmental, health, and socio-economic impact of illegal mining (“galamsey”) across Ghana. The visualizations used real environmental data to uncover patterns in **water quality, community health, and ecosystem degradation.** --- ## 🔍 What I Did 1️⃣ Developed **4 Power BI dashboards** presenting trends in water pollution, environmental degradation, and community impact. 2️⃣ Analyzed **5 key environmental indicators** to provide actionable insights. 3️⃣ Highlighted the **correlation between mining activity and health outcomes.** 4️⃣ Presented **policy recommendations** for sustainable, data-driven decision-making. --- ## 🧠 Tools & Skills **Tools:** Power BI, Excel **Skills:** Data Cleaning, Dashboard Design, Data Visualization, Storytelling with Data, Environmental Analytics --- ## 📈 Key Insights - **Water quality** worsens significantly in regions with high mining activity. - **Communities near mining zones** experience higher health risks and reduced access to clean water. - Visual storytelling can drive **policy awareness and accountability** in environmental management. --- ## 📺 Watch the Demo 🎥 Project Presentation Video