Facilitator's Manual for ASGM Training in the Philippines - Module 2: Business Management, Investor Relations, and Leadership

This module strengthens the capacity of miners and cooperative leaders to run ASGM operations as sustainable businesses. Participants will learn entrepreneurial skills, basic cooperative registration procedures, and how to prepare and manage financial records. The training also introduces tools for financial planning and reporting, and explores strategies for engaging with financial institutions and potential investors. Emphasis is placed on transparency, accountability, and sound decision-making for both individual miners and mining cooperatives.