Formalization of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Colombia: A proposal for improving environmental, social and economic performance in a post-conflict scenario

This study included a consultative process with a broad array of stakeholder groups yielding consensus on the principal obstacles to ASGM formalization. To enable ASGM operators to formalize, a recommendation emerged for a National Unified Formalization Plan, which rests on six proposals that largely align with current policy and legislation.