The global component of the planetGOLD programme tracks key output indicators for the programme's four key pillar areas:
- Helping to formalize the sector, which is a fundamental prerequisite for miners to obtain assistance and access to formal finance
- Working to enhance the availability of formal finance, which can be used for purchase and operation of mercury-free equipment
- Providing technology transfer and training around mercury-free processing methods, as well as other elements of responsible production, which can help miners meet requirements of responsible buyers
- Facilitating access to formal supply chains, which may provide better and more reliable income
Because of the variety of country-specific approaches and activities under four programme components, there is no “one-size-fits-all” indicator for each component; however, these cross-programmatic output indicators fall into the following general categories:
- Tonnes of mercury reduced/avoided
- Number of miners supported in their formalization processes
- Amount of money made available to ASGM1 through financial mechanisms
- Amount of responsible ASGM gold produced
The purpose of the guidance document linked below is to elaborate on the definitions of these cross-programmatic indicators and to provide guidance on their estimation and presentation, both within the timeframe of the project and after project life. The guidance aims to provide common understanding and consistency in general approach among planetGOLD countries, which can be adjusted to the circumstances of each country situation.
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