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COVID-19 and Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: Implications for National Development
World Bank PACT English
This presentation explores potential risks to the health of ASM communities presented by the pandemic including access to adequate healthcare and delivery of preventative health services. In addition findings on the impact of the pandemic on men and women were explored, highlighting the disproportionate negative impact of food security experienced by women.
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COVID-19 Preventive Measures for the Artisanal Gold Sector
planetGOLD Philippines / Artisanal Gold Council Filipino
This set of posters developed by the planetGOLD Philippines project team with content produced by the Artisanal Gold Council are awareness raising resources on COVID-19 for the artisanal mining sector. One poster focuses on preventive measures at the mining site, while the other poster provides general information about COVID-19. The information is based on the most recent scientific findings on the coronavirus and recommendations from reputable health organizations.
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Impacts of COVID-19 on Women in ASM
Olivia Lyster and Josephine Singo English
This blog contributes to this ongoing discussion by providing insights on the gendered impacts of the pandemic on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) communities. They draw on our recent data collection in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Uganda and the DRC as part of the Delve COVID-19 Impact Reporting initiative.
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Four Covid-19 Impacts in ASM in Uganda and Policy Recommendations to Address Them.
Victoria Gronwald and Josephine Singo English
Levin Sources launched a research effort into the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on ASM communities in Mozambique, Uganda, Zimbabwe and the DRC, as part of a global data collection exercise on the impacts of COVID-19 in ASM communities. This blog highlights 4 of their key findings from Uganda.
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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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Emergency Support Needed for Artisanal/Small Scale Miners
Ruth Crowell, CEO, LBMA English
83% of the world’s mining workforce relies on Artisanal and Small Scale mines for their livelihood. That comes to roughly 40.5 million people. These people were vulnerable before COVID-19 and even more so now. As gold prices rise, so does exploitation and violence for these miners.
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Las Reglas de Oro - Consejos para retomar las actividades laborales en la MAPE
Programa Nacional para la Gestión de Sustancias Químicas Peligrosas Spanish
Con el objetivo de apoyar a la Minería Artesanal y de Pequeña Escala (MAPE) el Programa Nacional para la Gestión Ambientalmente Adecuada de Sustancias Químicas en su Ciclo de Vida de PNUD en alianza con planetGOLD y financiamiento de GEF junto al Instituto de Investigación Geológico Energético (IIGE) presenta la segunda “Las Reglas de Oro” video con consejos para retomar las actividades laborales en la MAPE.
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Las Reglas de Oro - Consejos Sencillos para la MAPE
National Program for the Management of Hazardous Chemical Substances Spanish
Con el objetivo de apoyar a la Minería Artesanal y de Pequeña Escala (MAPE) el Programa Nacional para la Gestión Ambientalmente Adecuada de Sustancias Químicas en su Ciclo de Vida de PNUD en alianza con planetGOLD y financiamiento de GEF junto al Instituto de Investigación Geológico Energético (IIGE) presenta “Las Reglas de Oro” consejos sencillos para que este sector productivo tome medidas frente a la COVID-19.
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Afiche #MAPEsinCOVID19 - Recomendaciones para desinfección de objetos y superficies
planetGOLD Peru, Solidaridad, Alianza por la Minería Responsable, Artisanal Gold Council, Red Social, Megam, Centro de Innovación Científica Amazónica, Fairtrade & Pure Earth Spanish
Part of the Campaña "MAPE sin COVID-19" (ASGM without COVID-19 Campaign) led by the planetGOLD Peru project and a coalition of other organizations and local governments, this poster provides artisanal and small-scale mining communities with recommended steps for disinfecting objects and surfaces. It is designed to be printed on A4 size paper.
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Afiche #MAPEsinCOVID19 - Pasos para el tratamiento de residuos sólidos
planetGOLD Peru, Solidaridad, Alianza por la Minería Responsable, Artisanal Gold Council, Red Social, Megam, Centro de Innovación Científica Amazónica, Fairtrade & Pure Earth Spanish
Part of the Campaña "MAPE sin COVID-19" (ASGM without COVID-19 Campaign) led by the planetGOLD Peru project and a coalition of other organizations and local governments, this poster provides recommended steps for treating solid waste. It is designed to be printed on A4 size paper.
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