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State Gold-Buying Programmes: Effective instruments to reform the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector?

RCS Global 2016 English

Can state gold-buying programmes (SGBPs) be an effective tool for governments – to not only bolster state financial reserves, but also to reform the sector, raising its standards and improving its environmental and social outcomes? And can these programmes operate in countries that often lack institutional capacity, infrastructure and stability? This paper analyses case studies in five countries, drawing out the challenges and potential factors for success in developing an effective SGBP.
Knowledge Areas:

Formalization

Access to Finance
Countries:

Colombia

Philippines
Topics:

Mining Laws and Policies

Legal Framework

Governance

Gold Consumers

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains
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planetGOLD Launch Event Highlights

planetGOLD 2019 English

Hear from participants in the launch event for the planetGOLD programme (formerly known as GEF GOLD), held on February 18-19, 2019 in London, about their views on the opportunities and potential impacts a cleaner, more responsible ASGM sector could make in mining communities around the world.
Knowledge Areas:

Access to Finance

Formalization

Technical Solutions

Awareness Raising
Topics:

Health/Safety

Minamata Convention/National Action Plan

Mercury Reduction/ Mercury Trade

Legal Framework

Income/Livelihood

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Gold Consumers

Environmental Impact

Development
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planetGOLD programme infographic

UNEP 2019 English

This infographic features a visual summary of the key facts and figures about ASGM. It provides answers to questions such as: Why is it hard to formalize the sector; Why is mercury used in ASGM; How does the Minamata Convention safeguard the ASGM sector? Key strategies through which the planetGOLD programme is transforming the sector are also presented.
Knowledge Areas:

Technical Solutions

Formalization

Awareness Raising

Access to Finance
Topics:

Minamata Convention/National Action Plan

Governance

Gold Consumers

Environmental Impact

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains

Microfinance/ Socially Responsible Investing
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The Hidden Cost of Jewelry: Human Rights in Supply Chains and the Responsibility of Jewlery Companies

Human Rights Watch 2018 English

In this report, Human Rights Watch scrutinizes steps taken by key actors within the jewelry industry to ensure that rights are respected in their gold and diamond supply chains. The report focuses on the policies and practices of 13 major jewelry brands, selected to include some of the industry’s largest and best-known jewelry and watch companies and to reflect different geographic markets.
Knowledge Areas:

Access to Finance
Countries:

Philippines
Topics:

Conflict Areas

Development

Gold Consumers

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Microfinance/ Socially Responsible Investing

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains
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State Gold-Buying Programmes: Effective instruments to reform the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector?

planetGOLD Launch Event Highlights

planetGOLD programme infographic

The Hidden Cost of Jewelry: Human Rights in Supply Chains and the Responsibility of Jewlery Companies