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65 items found for Knowledge-sharing in ASM Communities
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The Impact of COVID-19 on ASM Communities in Northern Tanzania
Elard Mawala, Lotte Hoex, Mieke Thierens 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.
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Assessing Drivers for “Formalization Readiness” in ASM Communities in Kenya: Understanding the Role of Cooperatives
CIRDI 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.
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ASM, Responsible Sourcing and COVID-19-An Initial Analysis
Adam Rolfe and Levin Sources experts English
In this initial blog on the novel coronavirus, Levin Sources seeks to grapple with how the rapidly evolving context could impact responsible mineral supply chains and the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector.
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Thoughts on How to do Gender Inclusion Right in ASM.
Olivia Lyster English
Women play a critical role in the ASM sector. Women were estimated in 2003 to make up 30% of the ASM workforce globally. Today it may be much higher – estimates from some countries reach 50% on average, and higher in some mineral categories (e.g. salt mining in Uganda). Despite this, women experience a number of gendered barriers to full participation in ASM.
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- Conflict Areas
- Development
- Due Diligence Resources
- Due Diligence/Responsible Gold
- Due Diligence/ Supply Chains
- Gender
- Governance
- Health/Safety
- Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations
- Income/Livelihood
- Indigenous Peoples
- Legal Framework
- Mining Laws and Policies
- Minamata Convention/National Action Plan
- Sustainable Development Goals
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USAID: Sector Environmental Guideline (SEG): ASM
Battelle and The Cadmus Group, Inc. USAID English
These guidelines are designed for project managers, project implementers, practitioners, or others working on development or environmental management projects that could impact ASM projects or communities that engage in ASM. This document addresses: (1) impact of development projects on ASM; (2) impacts of ASM on the environment, health, and socio-political systems; (3) best practices on mitigation measures for minimizing impacts of ASM; (4) impact of climate change on ASM; and (5) impact of ASM on climate change.
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Artisanal Gold Communities as Prime COVID-19 Intervention Targets: Supply Chain Reform, Health In Gold Out
Shawn Blore, Marieke Kroll, Kevin Telmer English
In this paper, the AGC announces its three signal interventions for dealing with the crisis in ASGM communities brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic: (i) Supply Chain Reform Project – a project to restart and reform artisanal gold supply chains; (ii) Health In Gold Out – a project to deliver health assistance via this gold stakeholder network; and (iii) Artisanal Gold Prices Database – a project to monitor these interventions via a worldwide database of artisanal gold prices.
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- Biodiversity/ Environmental Rehabilitation
- Conflict Areas
- COVID-19
- Cyanide/ Mercury
- Development
- Due Diligence/Responsible Gold
- Due Diligence/ Supply Chains
- Environmental Impact
- Gender
- Gold Consumers
- Governance
- Health/Safety
- Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations
- Income/Livelihood
- Indigenous Peoples
- Legal Framework
- Mercury Reduction/ Mercury Trade
- Microfinance/ Socially Responsible Investing
- Mining Laws and Policies
- Minamata Convention/National Action Plan
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Are they all illegal? A more nuanced view to guide LSM engagement with ASM.
Angela Jorns and Estelle Levin-Nally English
A guide to the six types of #ASM and how to identify them.
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Working Together: How large-scale mining can engage with artisanal and small-scale miners
International Finance Corporation English
The interaction between large-scale mining companies and artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) operations has not always been positive, and encounters between the two sectors are increasing. There are a number of ASM sustainable development challenges – including security, human rights and relocation programs – that can require specific ASM consideration.
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Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: Interventions for greater participation
IIED & IGF English
This case study highlights how to improve women’s participation in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), complementing the IGF’s previous report, Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: Challenges and opportunities for greater participation.
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Skills Building for Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
IIED & IGF English
Women play a crucial role in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). While their challenges in the sector have been studied extensively, increased effort is needed to create a more widespread understanding of their importance to ASM.
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