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Analysis of Formalization Approaches in the Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining Sector Based on Experiences in Ecuador, Mongolia, Peru, Tanzania, and Uganda. A compendium of case studies.

UNEP 2012 English

This document compiles the summaries of the five case studies that were developed for the analysis for stakeholders on formalization in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector based on experiences in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Knowledge Areas:

Formalization
Countries:

Ecuador

Mongolia

Peru
Topics:

Governance

Mining Laws and Policies
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Handbook: Developing National ASGM Formalization Strategies within National Action Plans

UNEP, UNITAR 2018 English

This document aims to assist countries to develop artisanal and small-scale gold mining formalization strategies as part of their National Action Plans under the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Knowledge Areas:

Formalization
Topics:

Mining Laws and Policies

Minamata Convention/National Action Plan

Legal Framework

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Biodiversity/ Environmental Rehabilitation

Gender
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Assessing Drivers for “Formalization Readiness” in ASM Communities in Kenya: Understanding the Role of Cooperatives

CIRDI 2020 English

This study came at the request of the Kenyan State Department of Mining. Given the emphasis on ASM cooperatives in supporting the formalization process within national and county government policy, this study seeks to better understand what cooperatives need to successfully form, and how the government can best support cooperatives in the formalization process.
Knowledge Areas:

Formalization
Countries:

Kenya
Topics:

Mining Laws and Policies

Legal Framework

Income/Livelihood

Governance

Gender
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The Impact of COVID-19 on ASM Communities in Northern Tanzania

Elard Mawala, Lotte Hoex, Mieke Thierens 2020 English

Set up as a small qualitative scoping study, this IPIS Insight aims to highlight key elements of the socio-economic impact of Covid-19 measures and restrictions on artisanal mining communities in northern Tanzania, as observed by selected members of these mining communities.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising
Topics:

COVID-19

Development

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Governance

Health/Safety

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Income/Livelihood

Mining Laws and Policies
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Are they all illegal? A more nuanced view to guide LSM engagement with ASM.

Angela Jorns and Estelle Levin-Nally 2020 English

A guide to the six types of #ASM and how to identify them.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising

Formalization

Access to Finance
Topics:

Health/Safety

Mining Laws and Policies

Legal Framework

Income/Livelihood

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Governance

Gold Consumers

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains

Development

Conflict Areas
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ASM Programming in the COVID-19 Era

Adam Rolfe and Angela Jorns 2020 English

Response planning must understand the needs of intended beneficiaries to ensure relevant and effective programming now and in the future.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising

Access to Finance
Topics:

COVID-19

Health/Safety

Mining Laws and Policies

Legal Framework

Income/Livelihood

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Gold Consumers

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains

Development

Conflict Areas

Microfinance/ Socially Responsible Investing
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ASGM in the time of COVID-19: How to reactivate artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Peru?

Franco Arista, National Coordinator of planetGOLD in Peru 2020 English

This document produced by the planetGOLD project in Peru puts a focus on the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector in the country in light of the global COVID-19 outbreak, providing an analysis of the effects of the pandemic and proposing some possible measures to facilitate its reactivation and formalization process.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising
Countries:

Peru
Topics:

COVID-19

Health/Safety

Mining Laws and Policies

Legal Framework

Income/Livelihood

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations
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State of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector

World Bank 2019 English

This report showcases data contributions made to Delve and demonstrates the potential for a deeper sector analysis when stakeholders share data. As the inaugural report of a planned annual series, the 2019 edition explores the origins and impact of what is identified as the ‘global data gap’ on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). It outlines how through collaboration, the gap can be addressed to guide more effective ASM formalization efforts across the globe. Future reports will examine emerging themes of critical importance to ASM.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising
Countries:

Mongolia

Guyana

Peru
Topics:

Baseline Assessments

Mining Laws and Policies

Legal Framework

Governance
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The Formalisation of Artisanal Mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda

International Peace Information Service 2013 English

This report describes and evaluates initiatives to formalise the artisanal mining sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, in order to locate lessons learned.
Knowledge Areas:

Formalization
Topics:

Mining Laws and Policies

Governance

Development

Conflict Areas

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains
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Local Perspectives on the Formalization of Artisanal and Small-scale Mining in the Madre de Dios Gold Fields, Peru

Salo, M., Hiedanpaa, J., Karlsson, T., Ávila Cárcamo, L., Kotilainen, J., Jounela, P., García Rumrrill, R. 2016 English

A growing number of governments and donors are promoting the formalization of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). They believe that doing so puts them in a better position to govern the sector, and manage the social and environmental impacts of its activities. This paper reflects critically on attempts made to formalize ASM in Madre de Dios in Peruvian Amazonia.
Knowledge Areas:

Formalization
Countries:

Peru
Topics:

Environmental Impact

Mining Laws and Policies

Governance
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