SDC experiences with Formalization and Responsible Environmental Practices in Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining in Latin America and Asia (Mongolia)

The present paper summarizes the lessons learnt by SDC and its cooperation partners at governmental,  institutional and community  level  during the past  two  decades. It is dedicated to the millions of artisanal  miners and their  families who deserve  a life in dignity, and intended as  a  contribution  to  the  common  global  goal  of  reducing mercury emissions.