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JUST GOLD - TRACING CONFLICT-FREE AND LEGAL ARTISANAL GOLD Just Gold. IMPACT’s Just Gold project is the first to successfully trace conflict-free and legal artisanal gold from mine site to export while applying regional and international standards applicable to conflict-affected and high-risk areas. Through the Just Gold project, we create incentives for artisanal gold miners to channel theirproduct
LIBERIA - IMPACT
IMPACT in Liberia. Our work in Liberia focuses on supporting new approaches to natural resource management. Liberia is a country rich in natural resources—from the rubber that was the backbone of its early economy, to vast forests, and mineral resources. Timber and rubber remain the nation’s main exports, while foreign investmentsare
WOMEN IN MINING IN AFRICA The Gender Assessment for Minerals Policy, Law, and Governance enables governments to integrate gender equality at every stage of the drafting, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating of their policies, laws, or institutional processes. We’re piloting this tool in Uganda, where mineral policy reforms are being proposed. The GenderAssessment
TIN, TUNGSTEN, TANTALUM Tin (cassiterite), tungsten (wolframite), and tantalum (coltan) are the minerals collectively referred to as the 3Ts. Tin is a light, easy-to-melt metal mainly found in cassiterite rock. Tungsten is a hard, durable metal with a very high melting point that comes from wolframite—a rock named for its tungsten content.UGANDA - IMPACT
Poverty is a significant challenge in Uganda, and natural resource use and exploitation has a significant impact on the densely populated country. A majority of the population still face a lack of education, health services, and poor living standards. Pollution, weather changes, and the impact of climate change—such asdroughts—threaten
FEMMES DANS L’EXPLOITATION MINIÈRE ARTISANALE ET À …TRANSLATETHIS PAGE
Notre étude avant-gardiste Femmes dans l’exploitation minière artisanale et à petite échelle en Afrique centrale et en Afrique de l’Est s’intéresse au rôle et aux perspectives d’autonomisation des femmes œuvrant dans ce secteur. UN SITE D’EXPLOITATION MINIÈRE SEMI-INDUSTRIEL DU …TRANSLATE THISPAGE
Un site d’exploitation minière semi-industriel du Rwanda ouvre ses portes aux travailleuses. Les femmes exploitant une mine artisanale du Rwanda sont désormais invitées à venir travailler dans la zone semi-industrielle de la mine depuis que la direction a entrepris de mettre en œuvre les recommandations d’une étude en faveur de l IMPACT - PARTNERSHIP AFRICA CANADA - HUMAN RIGHTSCAREERSCOLOURED GEMSTONESDEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGOPERU IMPACT transforms how natural resources are managed in areas where security and human rights are at risk by empowering communities. We investigate and develop approaches for natural resources to improve security, development, and equality. NO VIABLE FUTURE FOR CONFLICT-FREE, TRACEABLE, RESPONSIBLE Ottawa, Canada—March 31, 2021. Until the gold industry, donors, and consumers prioritize and support a development and rights-based approach that leverages the market, the future is unpromising for conflict-free, traceable, responsible gold from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). So concludes the latest report from IMPACT based on its experiences implementing the Just Gold project INDIA TURNING A BLIND EYE TO SMUGGLED GOLD India Turning a Blind Eye to Smuggled Gold. New report calls for more vigilance on gold entering and exiting India. Ottawa, Canada—November 27, 2019. IMPACT’s new report reveals India to be one of the largest gold smuggling hubs in the world. As a result, gold that is tied to conflict, human rights abuses, and corruption inAfrica and South
JUST GOLD - TRACING CONFLICT-FREE AND LEGAL ARTISANAL GOLD Just Gold. IMPACT’s Just Gold project is the first to successfully trace conflict-free and legal artisanal gold from mine site to export while applying regional and international standards applicable to conflict-affected and high-risk areas. Through the Just Gold project, we create incentives for artisanal gold miners to channel theirproduct
LIBERIA - IMPACT
IMPACT in Liberia. Our work in Liberia focuses on supporting new approaches to natural resource management. Liberia is a country rich in natural resources—from the rubber that was the backbone of its early economy, to vast forests, and mineral resources. Timber and rubber remain the nation’s main exports, while foreign investmentsare
WOMEN IN MINING IN AFRICA The Gender Assessment for Minerals Policy, Law, and Governance enables governments to integrate gender equality at every stage of the drafting, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating of their policies, laws, or institutional processes. We’re piloting this tool in Uganda, where mineral policy reforms are being proposed. The GenderAssessment
TIN, TUNGSTEN, TANTALUM Tin (cassiterite), tungsten (wolframite), and tantalum (coltan) are the minerals collectively referred to as the 3Ts. Tin is a light, easy-to-melt metal mainly found in cassiterite rock. Tungsten is a hard, durable metal with a very high melting point that comes from wolframite—a rock named for its tungsten content.UGANDA - IMPACT
Poverty is a significant challenge in Uganda, and natural resource use and exploitation has a significant impact on the densely populated country. A majority of the population still face a lack of education, health services, and poor living standards. Pollution, weather changes, and the impact of climate change—such asdroughts—threaten
FEMMES DANS L’EXPLOITATION MINIÈRE ARTISANALE ET À …TRANSLATETHIS PAGE
Notre étude avant-gardiste Femmes dans l’exploitation minière artisanale et à petite échelle en Afrique centrale et en Afrique de l’Est s’intéresse au rôle et aux perspectives d’autonomisation des femmes œuvrant dans ce secteur. UN SITE D’EXPLOITATION MINIÈRE SEMI-INDUSTRIEL DU …TRANSLATE THISPAGE
Un site d’exploitation minière semi-industriel du Rwanda ouvre ses portes aux travailleuses. Les femmes exploitant une mine artisanale du Rwanda sont désormais invitées à venir travailler dans la zone semi-industrielle de la mine depuis que la direction a entrepris de mettre en œuvre les recommandations d’une étude en faveur de lIMPACT CANADA
October 2004. The report examines the implementation of new control systems in Belgium, Britain, the United States, Canada, Angola, Ghana and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The report recognizes the strengths of the Belgian system if implemented fully but is critical of US, British and Canadian regulations because of weak ornon-existent
OUR TEAM - IMPACT
Ottawa, Canada. Jean-Marc oversees IMPACT’s field operations, including supervising field staff, managing project planning, development, and reporting, and ensures the delivery of high-quality programming. He also manages collaborations between IMPACT and our project partners. Jean-Marc is a highly experienced operations manager, specialized CONTACT IMPACT IN CANADA, FORMERLY PARTNERSHIP AFRICA CANADA Zuzia Danielski +1 (613) 237-6768 ext. 310. zdanielski@impacttransform.org NEW RESOURCE HELPS ENSURE INITIATIVES IN ASM ADVANCE Well-intentioned initiatives can negatively impact women miners in artisanal mining communities. Ottawa, Canada—December 8, 2020. Today, IMPACT launches a new resource to better integrate gender equality in initiatives related to artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) around the world. Toolkit: Gender Impact Assessments for Projects and Policies Related to Artisanal and Small-Scale COVID-19 & ASM: ILLICIT TRADERS CASHING IN ON VULNERABLE COVID-19 & ASM: Illicit Traders Cashing In on Vulnerable Miners in Conflict-Prone Areas. By Alan Martin, Sechaba Consulting and Joanne Lebert, IMPACT’s Executive Director. As COVID-19 sweeps the globe, risking the health and lives of millions, it is clear the pandemic is also causing economic havoc. IMPACT has been closely following howCOVID
GOLD - IMPACT
In 2005, IMPACT brought its expertise on the diamond supply chain to global efforts to end the illicit trade of gold. We began long-term collaborations and partnerships with international and regional initiatives to support the formalization of the artisanal gold mining sector, to promote and implement traceability and due diligence, and end the illicit trade of gold. WEBINAR - GENDER EQUALITY IN ARTISANAL MINING: BEYOND GOOD Webinar - Gender Equality in Artisanal Mining: Beyond Good Intentions. Women make up 30% of the world’s artisanal mining workforce. Even though governments, donors, NGOs, and the private sector have made pledges to promote women’s participation in the sector, many well-intentioned projects and policies fail to analyze the negativeaffects
SIERRA LEONE
IMPACT is a member of the technical team supporting Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone in developing a joint plan to address the illicit trade of diamonds and to ensure Kimberley Process (KP) compliance through the Regional Approach for the Mano RiverUnion.
A HOW INDIA BECAME ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST GOLDEN WEB 2 As an alternative to paper currency, gold is often favoured for money laundering and illicit trade. It is a high-value, easy-to-transport mineral, making it vulnerable to smuggling andTANZANIA - IMPACT
Tanzania is a member of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and in 2010, the country’s President signed the Lusaka Declaration with 11 other Heads of State kicking off the implementation of the Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources (RINR). Additionally, Tanzania is amember of the
IMPACT - PARTNERSHIP AFRICA CANADA - HUMAN RIGHTSCAREERSCOLOURED GEMSTONESDEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGOPERU IMPACT transforms how natural resources are managed in areas where security and human rights are at risk by empowering communities. We investigate and develop approaches for natural resources to improve security, development, and equality. NO VIABLE FUTURE FOR CONFLICT-FREE, TRACEABLE, RESPONSIBLE Ottawa, Canada—March 31, 2021. Until the gold industry, donors, and consumers prioritize and support a development and rights-based approach that leverages the market, the future is unpromising for conflict-free, traceable, responsible gold from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). So concludes the latest report from IMPACT based on its experiences implementing the Just Gold project INDIA TURNING A BLIND EYE TO SMUGGLED GOLD India Turning a Blind Eye to Smuggled Gold. New report calls for more vigilance on gold entering and exiting India. Ottawa, Canada—November 27, 2019. IMPACT’s new report reveals India to be one of the largest gold smuggling hubs in the world. As a result, gold that is tied to conflict, human rights abuses, and corruption inAfrica and South
JUST GOLD - TRACING CONFLICT-FREE AND LEGAL ARTISANAL GOLD Just Gold. IMPACT’s Just Gold project is the first to successfully trace conflict-free and legal artisanal gold from mine site to export while applying regional and international standards applicable to conflict-affected and high-risk areas. Through the Just Gold project, we create incentives for artisanal gold miners to channel theirproduct
LIBERIA - IMPACT
IMPACT in Liberia. Our work in Liberia focuses on supporting new approaches to natural resource management. Liberia is a country rich in natural resources—from the rubber that was the backbone of its early economy, to vast forests, and mineral resources. Timber and rubber remain the nation’s main exports, while foreign investmentsare
WOMEN IN MINING IN AFRICA The Gender Assessment for Minerals Policy, Law, and Governance enables governments to integrate gender equality at every stage of the drafting, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating of their policies, laws, or institutional processes. We’re piloting this tool in Uganda, where mineral policy reforms are being proposed. The GenderAssessment
TIN, TUNGSTEN, TANTALUM Tin (cassiterite), tungsten (wolframite), and tantalum (coltan) are the minerals collectively referred to as the 3Ts. Tin is a light, easy-to-melt metal mainly found in cassiterite rock. Tungsten is a hard, durable metal with a very high melting point that comes from wolframite—a rock named for its tungsten content.UGANDA - IMPACT
Poverty is a significant challenge in Uganda, and natural resource use and exploitation has a significant impact on the densely populated country. A majority of the population still face a lack of education, health services, and poor living standards. Pollution, weather changes, and the impact of climate change—such asdroughts—threaten
FEMMES DANS L’EXPLOITATION MINIÈRE ARTISANALE ET À …TRANSLATETHIS PAGE
Notre étude avant-gardiste Femmes dans l’exploitation minière artisanale et à petite échelle en Afrique centrale et en Afrique de l’Est s’intéresse au rôle et aux perspectives d’autonomisation des femmes œuvrant dans ce secteur. UN SITE D’EXPLOITATION MINIÈRE SEMI-INDUSTRIEL DU …TRANSLATE THISPAGE
Un site d’exploitation minière semi-industriel du Rwanda ouvre ses portes aux travailleuses. Les femmes exploitant une mine artisanale du Rwanda sont désormais invitées à venir travailler dans la zone semi-industrielle de la mine depuis que la direction a entrepris de mettre en œuvre les recommandations d’une étude en faveur de l IMPACT - PARTNERSHIP AFRICA CANADA - HUMAN RIGHTSCAREERSCOLOURED GEMSTONESDEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGOPERU IMPACT transforms how natural resources are managed in areas where security and human rights are at risk by empowering communities. We investigate and develop approaches for natural resources to improve security, development, and equality. NO VIABLE FUTURE FOR CONFLICT-FREE, TRACEABLE, RESPONSIBLE Ottawa, Canada—March 31, 2021. Until the gold industry, donors, and consumers prioritize and support a development and rights-based approach that leverages the market, the future is unpromising for conflict-free, traceable, responsible gold from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). So concludes the latest report from IMPACT based on its experiences implementing the Just Gold project INDIA TURNING A BLIND EYE TO SMUGGLED GOLD India Turning a Blind Eye to Smuggled Gold. New report calls for more vigilance on gold entering and exiting India. Ottawa, Canada—November 27, 2019. IMPACT’s new report reveals India to be one of the largest gold smuggling hubs in the world. As a result, gold that is tied to conflict, human rights abuses, and corruption inAfrica and South
JUST GOLD - TRACING CONFLICT-FREE AND LEGAL ARTISANAL GOLD Just Gold. IMPACT’s Just Gold project is the first to successfully trace conflict-free and legal artisanal gold from mine site to export while applying regional and international standards applicable to conflict-affected and high-risk areas. Through the Just Gold project, we create incentives for artisanal gold miners to channel theirproduct
LIBERIA - IMPACT
IMPACT in Liberia. Our work in Liberia focuses on supporting new approaches to natural resource management. Liberia is a country rich in natural resources—from the rubber that was the backbone of its early economy, to vast forests, and mineral resources. Timber and rubber remain the nation’s main exports, while foreign investmentsare
WOMEN IN MINING IN AFRICA The Gender Assessment for Minerals Policy, Law, and Governance enables governments to integrate gender equality at every stage of the drafting, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating of their policies, laws, or institutional processes. We’re piloting this tool in Uganda, where mineral policy reforms are being proposed. The GenderAssessment
TIN, TUNGSTEN, TANTALUM Tin (cassiterite), tungsten (wolframite), and tantalum (coltan) are the minerals collectively referred to as the 3Ts. Tin is a light, easy-to-melt metal mainly found in cassiterite rock. Tungsten is a hard, durable metal with a very high melting point that comes from wolframite—a rock named for its tungsten content.UGANDA - IMPACT
Poverty is a significant challenge in Uganda, and natural resource use and exploitation has a significant impact on the densely populated country. A majority of the population still face a lack of education, health services, and poor living standards. Pollution, weather changes, and the impact of climate change—such asdroughts—threaten
FEMMES DANS L’EXPLOITATION MINIÈRE ARTISANALE ET À …TRANSLATETHIS PAGE
Notre étude avant-gardiste Femmes dans l’exploitation minière artisanale et à petite échelle en Afrique centrale et en Afrique de l’Est s’intéresse au rôle et aux perspectives d’autonomisation des femmes œuvrant dans ce secteur. UN SITE D’EXPLOITATION MINIÈRE SEMI-INDUSTRIEL DU …TRANSLATE THISPAGE
Un site d’exploitation minière semi-industriel du Rwanda ouvre ses portes aux travailleuses. Les femmes exploitant une mine artisanale du Rwanda sont désormais invitées à venir travailler dans la zone semi-industrielle de la mine depuis que la direction a entrepris de mettre en œuvre les recommandations d’une étude en faveur de lIMPACT CANADA
October 2004. The report examines the implementation of new control systems in Belgium, Britain, the United States, Canada, Angola, Ghana and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The report recognizes the strengths of the Belgian system if implemented fully but is critical of US, British and Canadian regulations because of weak ornon-existent
OUR TEAM - IMPACT
Ottawa, Canada. Jean-Marc oversees IMPACT’s field operations, including supervising field staff, managing project planning, development, and reporting, and ensures the delivery of high-quality programming. He also manages collaborations between IMPACT and our project partners. Jean-Marc is a highly experienced operations manager, specialized CONTACT IMPACT IN CANADA, FORMERLY PARTNERSHIP AFRICA CANADA Zuzia Danielski +1 (613) 237-6768 ext. 310. zdanielski@impacttransform.org NEW RESOURCE HELPS ENSURE INITIATIVES IN ASM ADVANCE Well-intentioned initiatives can negatively impact women miners in artisanal mining communities. Ottawa, Canada—December 8, 2020. Today, IMPACT launches a new resource to better integrate gender equality in initiatives related to artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) around the world. Toolkit: Gender Impact Assessments for Projects and Policies Related to Artisanal and Small-Scale COVID-19 & ASM: ILLICIT TRADERS CASHING IN ON VULNERABLE COVID-19 & ASM: Illicit Traders Cashing In on Vulnerable Miners in Conflict-Prone Areas. By Alan Martin, Sechaba Consulting and Joanne Lebert, IMPACT’s Executive Director. As COVID-19 sweeps the globe, risking the health and lives of millions, it is clear the pandemic is also causing economic havoc. IMPACT has been closely following howCOVID
GOLD - IMPACT
In 2005, IMPACT brought its expertise on the diamond supply chain to global efforts to end the illicit trade of gold. We began long-term collaborations and partnerships with international and regional initiatives to support the formalization of the artisanal gold mining sector, to promote and implement traceability and due diligence, and end the illicit trade of gold. WEBINAR - GENDER EQUALITY IN ARTISANAL MINING: BEYOND GOOD Webinar - Gender Equality in Artisanal Mining: Beyond Good Intentions. Women make up 30% of the world’s artisanal mining workforce. Even though governments, donors, NGOs, and the private sector have made pledges to promote women’s participation in the sector, many well-intentioned projects and policies fail to analyze the negativeaffects
SIERRA LEONE
IMPACT is a member of the technical team supporting Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone in developing a joint plan to address the illicit trade of diamonds and to ensure Kimberley Process (KP) compliance through the Regional Approach for the Mano RiverUnion.
A HOW INDIA BECAME ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST GOLDEN WEB 2 As an alternative to paper currency, gold is often favoured for money laundering and illicit trade. It is a high-value, easy-to-transport mineral, making it vulnerable to smuggling andTANZANIA - IMPACT
Tanzania is a member of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and in 2010, the country’s President signed the Lusaka Declaration with 11 other Heads of State kicking off the implementation of the Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources (RINR). Additionally, Tanzania is amember of the
IMPACT - PARTNERSHIP AFRICA CANADA - HUMAN RIGHTSCAREERSCOLOURED GEMSTONESDEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGOPERU IMPACT transforms how natural resources are managed in areas where security and human rights are at risk by empowering communities. We investigate and develop approaches for natural resources to improve security, development, and equality. IMPACT - PARTENARIAT AFRIQUE CANADA - RESSOURCES …TRANSLATE THISPAGE
IMPACT transforme la gestion des ressources naturelles dans les zones où la sécurité et les droits de la personne sont menacés. Nous concevons des approches de gestion des ressources naturelles afin de favoriser le renforcement de la sécurité, de développement etd’égalité.
NO VIABLE FUTURE FOR CONFLICT-FREE, TRACEABLE, RESPONSIBLE Ottawa, Canada—March 31, 2021. Until the gold industry, donors, and consumers prioritize and support a development and rights-based approach that leverages the market, the future is unpromising for conflict-free, traceable, responsible gold from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). So concludes the latest report from IMPACT based on its experiences implementing the Just Gold project INDIA TURNING A BLIND EYE TO SMUGGLED GOLD India Turning a Blind Eye to Smuggled Gold. New report calls for more vigilance on gold entering and exiting India. Ottawa, Canada—November 27, 2019. IMPACT’s new report reveals India to be one of the largest gold smuggling hubs in the world. As a result, gold that is tied to conflict, human rights abuses, and corruption inAfrica and South
LIBERIA - IMPACT
IMPACT in Liberia. Our work in Liberia focuses on supporting new approaches to natural resource management. Liberia is a country rich in natural resources—from the rubber that was the backbone of its early economy, to vast forests, and mineral resources. Timber and rubber remain the nation’s main exports, while foreign investmentsare
SIERRA LEONE
IMPACT is a member of the technical team supporting Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone in developing a joint plan to address the illicit trade of diamonds and to ensure Kimberley Process (KP) compliance through the Regional Approach for the Mano RiverUnion.
A HOW INDIA BECAME ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST GOLDEN WEB 2 As an alternative to paper currency, gold is often favoured for money laundering and illicit trade. It is a high-value, easy-to-transport mineral, making it vulnerable to smuggling and EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN AFRICA Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) in Central and East Africa is IMPACT’s ground-breaking research project studying the role of women in the artisanal mining sector and opportunities for their empowerment. Women are an essential part of artisanal mining. They take on roles from panning and processing to trading goods andservices.
REPUBLIC OF CONGO RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROJECTS The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is known for its abundance of natural resources, with the link between how the mismanagement of natural resources has fueled and sustained conflict in DRC is well documented by IMPACT, the UN Group of Experts, and others. UN SITE D’EXPLOITATION MINIÈRE SEMI-INDUSTRIEL DU …TRANSLATE THISPAGE
Un site d’exploitation minière semi-industriel du Rwanda ouvre ses portes aux travailleuses. Les femmes exploitant une mine artisanale du Rwanda sont désormais invitées à venir travailler dans la zone semi-industrielle de la mine depuis que la direction a entrepris de mettre en œuvre les recommandations d’une étude en faveur de l IMPACT - PARTNERSHIP AFRICA CANADA - HUMAN RIGHTSCAREERSCOLOURED GEMSTONESDEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGOPERU IMPACT transforms how natural resources are managed in areas where security and human rights are at risk by empowering communities. We investigate and develop approaches for natural resources to improve security, development, and equality. IMPACT - PARTENARIAT AFRIQUE CANADA - RESSOURCES …TRANSLATE THISPAGE
IMPACT transforme la gestion des ressources naturelles dans les zones où la sécurité et les droits de la personne sont menacés. Nous concevons des approches de gestion des ressources naturelles afin de favoriser le renforcement de la sécurité, de développement etd’égalité.
NO VIABLE FUTURE FOR CONFLICT-FREE, TRACEABLE, RESPONSIBLE Ottawa, Canada—March 31, 2021. Until the gold industry, donors, and consumers prioritize and support a development and rights-based approach that leverages the market, the future is unpromising for conflict-free, traceable, responsible gold from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). So concludes the latest report from IMPACT based on its experiences implementing the Just Gold project INDIA TURNING A BLIND EYE TO SMUGGLED GOLD India Turning a Blind Eye to Smuggled Gold. New report calls for more vigilance on gold entering and exiting India. Ottawa, Canada—November 27, 2019. IMPACT’s new report reveals India to be one of the largest gold smuggling hubs in the world. As a result, gold that is tied to conflict, human rights abuses, and corruption inAfrica and South
LIBERIA - IMPACT
IMPACT in Liberia. Our work in Liberia focuses on supporting new approaches to natural resource management. Liberia is a country rich in natural resources—from the rubber that was the backbone of its early economy, to vast forests, and mineral resources. Timber and rubber remain the nation’s main exports, while foreign investmentsare
SIERRA LEONE
IMPACT is a member of the technical team supporting Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone in developing a joint plan to address the illicit trade of diamonds and to ensure Kimberley Process (KP) compliance through the Regional Approach for the Mano RiverUnion.
A HOW INDIA BECAME ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST GOLDEN WEB 2 As an alternative to paper currency, gold is often favoured for money laundering and illicit trade. It is a high-value, easy-to-transport mineral, making it vulnerable to smuggling and EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN AFRICA Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) in Central and East Africa is IMPACT’s ground-breaking research project studying the role of women in the artisanal mining sector and opportunities for their empowerment. Women are an essential part of artisanal mining. They take on roles from panning and processing to trading goods andservices.
REPUBLIC OF CONGO RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROJECTS The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is known for its abundance of natural resources, with the link between how the mismanagement of natural resources has fueled and sustained conflict in DRC is well documented by IMPACT, the UN Group of Experts, and others. UN SITE D’EXPLOITATION MINIÈRE SEMI-INDUSTRIEL DU …TRANSLATE THISPAGE
Un site d’exploitation minière semi-industriel du Rwanda ouvre ses portes aux travailleuses. Les femmes exploitant une mine artisanale du Rwanda sont désormais invitées à venir travailler dans la zone semi-industrielle de la mine depuis que la direction a entrepris de mettre en œuvre les recommandations d’une étude en faveur de l IMPACT - PARTENARIAT AFRIQUE CANADA - RESSOURCES …TRANSLATE THISPAGE
IMPACT transforme la gestion des ressources naturelles dans les zones où la sécurité et les droits de la personne sont menacés. Nous concevons des approches de gestion des ressources naturelles afin de favoriser le renforcement de la sécurité, de développement etd’égalité.
WOMEN IN MINING IN AFRICA The Gender Assessment for Minerals Policy, Law, and Governance enables governments to integrate gender equality at every stage of the drafting, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating of their policies, laws, or institutional processes. We’re piloting this tool in Uganda, where mineral policy reforms are being proposed. The GenderAssessment
NEW RESOURCE HELPS ENSURE INITIATIVES IN ASM ADVANCE Well-intentioned initiatives can negatively impact women miners in artisanal mining communities. Ottawa, Canada—December 8, 2020. Today, IMPACT launches a new resource to better integrate gender equality in initiatives related to artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) around the world. Toolkit: Gender Impact Assessments for Projects and Policies Related to Artisanal and Small-Scale COVID-19 & ASM: ILLICIT TRADERS CASHING IN ON VULNERABLE COVID-19 & ASM: Illicit Traders Cashing In on Vulnerable Miners in Conflict-Prone Areas. By Alan Martin, Sechaba Consulting and Joanne Lebert, IMPACT’s Executive Director. As COVID-19 sweeps the globe, risking the health and lives of millions, it is clear the pandemic is also causing economic havoc. IMPACT has been closely following howCOVID
EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN AFRICA Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) in Central and East Africa is IMPACT’s ground-breaking research project studying the role of women in the artisanal mining sector and opportunities for their empowerment. Women are an essential part of artisanal mining. They take on roles from panning and processing to trading goods andservices.
REPUBLIC OF CONGO RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROJECTS The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is known for its abundance of natural resources, with the link between how the mismanagement of natural resources has fueled and sustained conflict in DRC is well documented by IMPACT, the UN Group of Experts, and others.UGANDA - IMPACT
Poverty is a significant challenge in Uganda, and natural resource use and exploitation has a significant impact on the densely populated country. A majority of the population still face a lack of education, health services, and poor living standards. Pollution, weather changes, and the impact of climate change—such asdroughts—threaten
FEMMES DANS L’EXPLOITATION MINIÈRE ARTISANALE ET À …TRANSLATETHIS PAGE
Notre étude avant-gardiste Femmes dans l’exploitation minière artisanale et à petite échelle en Afrique centrale et en Afrique de l’Est s’intéresse au rôle et aux perspectives d’autonomisation des femmes œuvrant dans ce secteur. PARTNERSHIP AFRICA CANADA WELCOMES FIRST ICGLR-CERTIFIED Ottawa, Canada /Kigali, DRC -November 15, 2013 A leading international organization working in the conflict free mineral sector today welcomes news that Rwanda has become the first country in Africa’s Great Lakes region to issue a certificate verifying that their minerals are not contributing to fuelling war and contributing to human rights violations. “We congratulate FROM CONFLICT TO ILLIC IT 1 FROM CONFLICT TO ILLICIT Traceability of diamonds between Cameroon and the Central African Republic is a joke. If the Americans with drones and advanced technologies IMPACT - PARTNERSHIP AFRICA CANADA - HUMAN RIGHTSOUR APPROACHOUR RESEARCHOUR WORKNEWSABOUT USTO THE ISSUES IMPACT transforms how natural resources are managed in areas where security and human rights are at risk by empowering communities. We investigate and develop approaches for natural resources to improve security, development, and equality. IMPACT - PARTENARIAT AFRIQUE CANADA - RESSOURCES …TRANSLATE THISPAGE
IMPACT transforme la gestion des ressources naturelles dans les zones où la sécurité et les droits de la personne sont menacés. Nous concevons des approches de gestion des ressources naturelles afin de favoriser le renforcement de la sécurité, de développement etd’égalité.
NO VIABLE FUTURE FOR CONFLICT-FREE, TRACEABLE, RESPONSIBLE Ottawa, Canada—March 31, 2021. Until the gold industry, donors, and consumers prioritize and support a development and rights-based approach that leverages the market, the future is unpromising for conflict-free, traceable, responsible gold from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). So concludes the latest report from IMPACT based on its experiences implementing the Just Gold project INDIA TURNING A BLIND EYE TO SMUGGLED GOLD India Turning a Blind Eye to Smuggled Gold. New report calls for more vigilance on gold entering and exiting India. Ottawa, Canada—November 27, 2019. IMPACT’s new report reveals India to be one of the largest gold smuggling hubs in the world. As a result, gold that is tied to conflict, human rights abuses, and corruption inAfrica and South
LIBERIA - IMPACT
IMPACT in Liberia. Our work in Liberia focuses on supporting new approaches to natural resource management. Liberia is a country rich in natural resources—from the rubber that was the backbone of its early economy, to vast forests, and mineral resources. Timber and rubber remain the nation’s main exports, while foreign investmentsare
SIERRA LEONE
IMPACT is a member of the technical team supporting Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone in developing a joint plan to address the illicit trade of diamonds and to ensure Kimberley Process (KP) compliance through the Regional Approach for the Mano RiverUnion.
A HOW INDIA BECAME ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST GOLDEN WEB 2 As an alternative to paper currency, gold is often favoured for money laundering and illicit trade. It is a high-value, easy-to-transport mineral, making it vulnerable to smuggling and CERTIFICATION MECHANISM TO END THE ILLICIT TRADE OF This project is part of our collaboration and support to the ICGLR as part of its efforts to end the illicit trade of natural resources. The Regional Certification Mechanism is one of six tools approved by the ICGLR’s 12 Heads of State and is part of the Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources (RINR). EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN AFRICA Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) in Central and East Africa is IMPACT’s ground-breaking research project studying the role of women in the artisanal mining sector and opportunities for their empowerment. Women are an essential part of artisanal mining. They take on roles from panning and processing to trading goods andservices.
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Pourtant, plus de la moitié des 22,7 millions de personnes composant la population de la Côte d’Ivoire vivent dans la pauvreté. Elles doivent non seulement faire face à une insuffisance de revenus, mais aussi à de piètres conditions au chapitre de l’éducation, de lasanté et de la
IMPACT - PARTNERSHIP AFRICA CANADA - HUMAN RIGHTSOUR APPROACHOUR RESEARCHOUR WORKNEWSABOUT USTO THE ISSUES IMPACT transforms how natural resources are managed in areas where security and human rights are at risk by empowering communities. We investigate and develop approaches for natural resources to improve security, development, and equality. IMPACT - PARTENARIAT AFRIQUE CANADA - RESSOURCES …TRANSLATE THISPAGE
IMPACT transforme la gestion des ressources naturelles dans les zones où la sécurité et les droits de la personne sont menacés. Nous concevons des approches de gestion des ressources naturelles afin de favoriser le renforcement de la sécurité, de développement etd’égalité.
NO VIABLE FUTURE FOR CONFLICT-FREE, TRACEABLE, RESPONSIBLE Ottawa, Canada—March 31, 2021. Until the gold industry, donors, and consumers prioritize and support a development and rights-based approach that leverages the market, the future is unpromising for conflict-free, traceable, responsible gold from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). So concludes the latest report from IMPACT based on its experiences implementing the Just Gold project INDIA TURNING A BLIND EYE TO SMUGGLED GOLD India Turning a Blind Eye to Smuggled Gold. New report calls for more vigilance on gold entering and exiting India. Ottawa, Canada—November 27, 2019. IMPACT’s new report reveals India to be one of the largest gold smuggling hubs in the world. As a result, gold that is tied to conflict, human rights abuses, and corruption inAfrica and South
LIBERIA - IMPACT
IMPACT in Liberia. Our work in Liberia focuses on supporting new approaches to natural resource management. Liberia is a country rich in natural resources—from the rubber that was the backbone of its early economy, to vast forests, and mineral resources. Timber and rubber remain the nation’s main exports, while foreign investmentsare
SIERRA LEONE
IMPACT is a member of the technical team supporting Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone in developing a joint plan to address the illicit trade of diamonds and to ensure Kimberley Process (KP) compliance through the Regional Approach for the Mano RiverUnion.
A HOW INDIA BECAME ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST GOLDEN WEB 2 As an alternative to paper currency, gold is often favoured for money laundering and illicit trade. It is a high-value, easy-to-transport mineral, making it vulnerable to smuggling and CERTIFICATION MECHANISM TO END THE ILLICIT TRADE OF This project is part of our collaboration and support to the ICGLR as part of its efforts to end the illicit trade of natural resources. The Regional Certification Mechanism is one of six tools approved by the ICGLR’s 12 Heads of State and is part of the Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources (RINR). EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN AFRICA Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) in Central and East Africa is IMPACT’s ground-breaking research project studying the role of women in the artisanal mining sector and opportunities for their empowerment. Women are an essential part of artisanal mining. They take on roles from panning and processing to trading goods andservices.
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Pourtant, plus de la moitié des 22,7 millions de personnes composant la population de la Côte d’Ivoire vivent dans la pauvreté. Elles doivent non seulement faire face à une insuffisance de revenus, mais aussi à de piètres conditions au chapitre de l’éducation, de lasanté et de la
IMPACT - PARTNERSHIP AFRICA CANADA - HUMAN RIGHTSOUR APPROACHOUR RESEARCHOUR WORKNEWSABOUT USTO THE ISSUES IMPACT transforms how natural resources are managed in areas where security and human rights are at risk by empowering communities. We investigate and develop approaches for natural resources to improve security, development, and equality. IMPACT - PARTENARIAT AFRIQUE CANADA - RESSOURCES …TRANSLATE THISPAGE
IMPACT transforme la gestion des ressources naturelles dans les zones où la sécurité et les droits de la personne sont menacés. Nous concevons des approches de gestion des ressources naturelles afin de favoriser le renforcement de la sécurité, de développement etd’égalité.
NO VIABLE FUTURE FOR CONFLICT-FREE, TRACEABLE, RESPONSIBLE Ottawa, Canada—March 31, 2021. Until the gold industry, donors, and consumers prioritize and support a development and rights-based approach that leverages the market, the future is unpromising for conflict-free, traceable, responsible gold from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). So concludes the latest report from IMPACT based on its experiences implementing the Just Gold project INDIA TURNING A BLIND EYE TO SMUGGLED GOLD India Turning a Blind Eye to Smuggled Gold. New report calls for more vigilance on gold entering and exiting India. Ottawa, Canada—November 27, 2019. IMPACT’s new report reveals India to be one of the largest gold smuggling hubs in the world. As a result, gold that is tied to conflict, human rights abuses, and corruption inAfrica and South
LIBERIA - IMPACT
IMPACT in Liberia. Our work in Liberia focuses on supporting new approaches to natural resource management. Liberia is a country rich in natural resources—from the rubber that was the backbone of its early economy, to vast forests, and mineral resources. Timber and rubber remain the nation’s main exports, while foreign investmentsare
SIERRA LEONE
IMPACT is a member of the technical team supporting Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone in developing a joint plan to address the illicit trade of diamonds and to ensure Kimberley Process (KP) compliance through the Regional Approach for the Mano RiverUnion.
A HOW INDIA BECAME ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST GOLDEN WEB 2 As an alternative to paper currency, gold is often favoured for money laundering and illicit trade. It is a high-value, easy-to-transport mineral, making it vulnerable to smuggling and CERTIFICATION MECHANISM TO END THE ILLICIT TRADE OF This project is part of our collaboration and support to the ICGLR as part of its efforts to end the illicit trade of natural resources. The Regional Certification Mechanism is one of six tools approved by the ICGLR’s 12 Heads of State and is part of the Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources (RINR). EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN AFRICA Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) in Central and East Africa is IMPACT’s ground-breaking research project studying the role of women in the artisanal mining sector and opportunities for their empowerment. Women are an essential part of artisanal mining. They take on roles from panning and processing to trading goods andservices.
CÔTE D’IVOIRE
Pourtant, plus de la moitié des 22,7 millions de personnes composant la population de la Côte d’Ivoire vivent dans la pauvreté. Elles doivent non seulement faire face à une insuffisance de revenus, mais aussi à de piètres conditions au chapitre de l’éducation, de lasanté et de la
IMPACT - PARTNERSHIP AFRICA CANADA - HUMAN RIGHTSOUR APPROACHOUR RESEARCHOUR WORKNEWSABOUT USTO THE ISSUES IMPACT transforms how natural resources are managed in areas where security and human rights are at risk by empowering communities. We investigate and develop approaches for natural resources to improve security, development, and equality. IMPACT - PARTENARIAT AFRIQUE CANADA - RESSOURCES …TRANSLATE THISPAGE
IMPACT transforme la gestion des ressources naturelles dans les zones où la sécurité et les droits de la personne sont menacés. Nous concevons des approches de gestion des ressources naturelles afin de favoriser le renforcement de la sécurité, de développement etd’égalité.
NO VIABLE FUTURE FOR CONFLICT-FREE, TRACEABLE, RESPONSIBLE Ottawa, Canada—March 31, 2021. Until the gold industry, donors, and consumers prioritize and support a development and rights-based approach that leverages the market, the future is unpromising for conflict-free, traceable, responsible gold from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). So concludes the latest report from IMPACT based on its experiences implementing the Just Gold project INDIA TURNING A BLIND EYE TO SMUGGLED GOLD India Turning a Blind Eye to Smuggled Gold. New report calls for more vigilance on gold entering and exiting India. Ottawa, Canada—November 27, 2019. IMPACT’s new report reveals India to be one of the largest gold smuggling hubs in the world. As a result, gold that is tied to conflict, human rights abuses, and corruption inAfrica and South
LIBERIA - IMPACT
IMPACT in Liberia. Our work in Liberia focuses on supporting new approaches to natural resource management. Liberia is a country rich in natural resources—from the rubber that was the backbone of its early economy, to vast forests, and mineral resources. Timber and rubber remain the nation’s main exports, while foreign investmentsare
SIERRA LEONE
IMPACT is a member of the technical team supporting Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone in developing a joint plan to address the illicit trade of diamonds and to ensure Kimberley Process (KP) compliance through the Regional Approach for the Mano RiverUnion.
A HOW INDIA BECAME ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST GOLDEN WEB 2 As an alternative to paper currency, gold is often favoured for money laundering and illicit trade. It is a high-value, easy-to-transport mineral, making it vulnerable to smuggling and CERTIFICATION MECHANISM TO END THE ILLICIT TRADE OF This project is part of our collaboration and support to the ICGLR as part of its efforts to end the illicit trade of natural resources. The Regional Certification Mechanism is one of six tools approved by the ICGLR’s 12 Heads of State and is part of the Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources (RINR). EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN AFRICA Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) in Central and East Africa is IMPACT’s ground-breaking research project studying the role of women in the artisanal mining sector and opportunities for their empowerment. Women are an essential part of artisanal mining. They take on roles from panning and processing to trading goods andservices.
CÔTE D’IVOIRE
Pourtant, plus de la moitié des 22,7 millions de personnes composant la population de la Côte d’Ivoire vivent dans la pauvreté. Elles doivent non seulement faire face à une insuffisance de revenus, mais aussi à de piètres conditions au chapitre de l’éducation, de lasanté et de la
IMPACT - PARTENARIAT AFRIQUE CANADA - RESSOURCES …TRANSLATE THISPAGE
IMPACT transforme la gestion des ressources naturelles dans les zones où la sécurité et les droits de la personne sont menacés. Nous concevons des approches de gestion des ressources naturelles afin de favoriser le renforcement de la sécurité, de développement etd’égalité.
WOMEN IN MINING IN AFRICA The Gender Assessment for Minerals Policy, Law, and Governance enables governments to integrate gender equality at every stage of the drafting, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating of their policies, laws, or institutional processes. We’re piloting this tool in Uganda, where mineral policy reforms are being proposed. The GenderAssessment
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP Environmental Stewardship. A future where resources contribute to equitable peace and development includes responsible and sustainable environmental practices. Yet, the extraction and production of natural resources often results in pollution and harmful environmental impacts. Further, climate change is heightening competition overnatural
NEW RESOURCE HELPS ENSURE INITIATIVES IN ASM ADVANCE Well-intentioned initiatives can negatively impact women miners in artisanal mining communities. Ottawa, Canada—December 8, 2020. Today, IMPACT launches a new resource to better integrate gender equality in initiatives related to artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) around the world. Toolkit: Gender Impact Assessments for Projects and Policies Related to Artisanal and Small-Scale COVID-19 & ASM: ILLICIT TRADERS CASHING IN ON VULNERABLE COVID-19 & ASM: Illicit Traders Cashing In on Vulnerable Miners in Conflict-Prone Areas. By Alan Martin, Sechaba Consulting and Joanne Lebert, IMPACT’s Executive Director. As COVID-19 sweeps the globe, risking the health and lives of millions, it is clear the pandemic is also causing economic havoc. IMPACT has been closely following howCOVID
EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN AFRICA Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) in Central and East Africa is IMPACT’s ground-breaking research project studying the role of women in the artisanal mining sector and opportunities for their empowerment. Women are an essential part of artisanal mining. They take on roles from panning and processing to trading goods andservices.
REPUBLIC OF CONGO RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROJECTS The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is known for its abundance of natural resources, with the link between how the mismanagement of natural resources has fueled and sustained conflict in DRC is well documented by IMPACT, the UN Group of Experts, and others. OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS President. Canada. Rolland is President of the consulting firm Northern Strategies Inc. Previously, he held executive positions in the mining and chemical industries, most recently as Vice-President of Finance & Strategy for the Iron Ore Company of Canada (a Rio Tinto subsidiary). He has been involved with mining projects in South AfricaUGANDA - IMPACT
Poverty is a significant challenge in Uganda, and natural resource use and exploitation has a significant impact on the densely populated country. A majority of the population still face a lack of education, health services, and poor living standards. Pollution, weather changes, and the impact of climate change—such asdroughts—threaten
FROM CONFLICT TO ILLIC IT 1 FROM CONFLICT TO ILLICIT Traceability of diamonds between Cameroon and the Central African Republic is a joke. If the Americans with drones and advanced technologies IMPACT - PARTNERSHIP AFRICA CANADA - HUMAN RIGHTSCAREERSCOLOURED GEMSTONESDEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGOPERU IMPACT transforms how natural resources are managed in areas where security and human rights are at risk by empowering communities. We investigate and develop approaches for natural resources to improve security, development, and equality. INDIA TURNING A BLIND EYE TO SMUGGLED GOLD India Turning a Blind Eye to Smuggled Gold. New report calls for more vigilance on gold entering and exiting India. Ottawa, Canada—November 27, 2019. IMPACT’s new report reveals India to be one of the largest gold smuggling hubs in the world. As a result, gold that is tied to conflict, human rights abuses, and corruption inAfrica and South
NO VIABLE FUTURE FOR CONFLICT-FREE, TRACEABLE, RESPONSIBLE Ottawa, Canada—March 31, 2021. Until the gold industry, donors, and consumers prioritize and support a development and rights-based approach that leverages the market, the future is unpromising for conflict-free, traceable, responsible gold from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). So concludes the latest report from IMPACT based on its experiences implementing the Just Gold project JUST GOLD - TRACING CONFLICT-FREE AND LEGAL ARTISANAL GOLD Just Gold. IMPACT’s Just Gold project is the first to successfully trace conflict-free and legal artisanal gold from mine site to export while applying regional and international standards applicable to conflict-affected and high-risk areas. Through the Just Gold project, we create incentives for artisanal gold miners to channel theirproduct
LIBERIA - IMPACT
IMPACT in Liberia. Our work in Liberia focuses on supporting new approaches to natural resource management. Liberia is a country rich in natural resources—from the rubber that was the backbone of its early economy, to vast forests, and mineral resources. Timber and rubber remain the nation’s main exports, while foreign investmentsare
GOLD - IMPACT
In 2005, IMPACT brought its expertise on the diamond supply chain to global efforts to end the illicit trade of gold. We began long-term collaborations and partnerships with international and regional initiatives to support the formalization of the artisanal gold mining sector, to promote and implement traceability and due diligence, and end the illicit trade of gold. TIN, TUNGSTEN, TANTALUM Tin (cassiterite), tungsten (wolframite), and tantalum (coltan) are the minerals collectively referred to as the 3Ts. Tin is a light, easy-to-melt metal mainly found in cassiterite rock. Tungsten is a hard, durable metal with a very high melting point that comes from wolframite—a rock named for its tungsten content. EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN AFRICA Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) in Central and East Africa is IMPACT’s ground-breaking research project studying the role of women in the artisanal mining sector and opportunities for their empowerment. Women are an essential part of artisanal mining. They take on roles from panning and processing to trading goods andservices.
CERTIFICATION MECHANISM TO END THE ILLICIT TRADE OF This project is part of our collaboration and support to the ICGLR as part of its efforts to end the illicit trade of natural resources. The Regional Certification Mechanism is one of six tools approved by the ICGLR’s 12 Heads of State and is part of the Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources (RINR). WOMEN IN THE ARTISANAL GOLD MINING SECTOR IN THE 5 Presentation This summary report attempts to shed new light on, and to underscore the impact of the informal mining sector on the lives of women and girls in the Democratic Republic of IMPACT - PARTNERSHIP AFRICA CANADA - HUMAN RIGHTSCAREERSCOLOURED GEMSTONESDEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGOPERU IMPACT transforms how natural resources are managed in areas where security and human rights are at risk by empowering communities. We investigate and develop approaches for natural resources to improve security, development, and equality. INDIA TURNING A BLIND EYE TO SMUGGLED GOLD India Turning a Blind Eye to Smuggled Gold. New report calls for more vigilance on gold entering and exiting India. Ottawa, Canada—November 27, 2019. IMPACT’s new report reveals India to be one of the largest gold smuggling hubs in the world. As a result, gold that is tied to conflict, human rights abuses, and corruption inAfrica and South
NO VIABLE FUTURE FOR CONFLICT-FREE, TRACEABLE, RESPONSIBLE Ottawa, Canada—March 31, 2021. Until the gold industry, donors, and consumers prioritize and support a development and rights-based approach that leverages the market, the future is unpromising for conflict-free, traceable, responsible gold from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). So concludes the latest report from IMPACT based on its experiences implementing the Just Gold project JUST GOLD - TRACING CONFLICT-FREE AND LEGAL ARTISANAL GOLD Just Gold. IMPACT’s Just Gold project is the first to successfully trace conflict-free and legal artisanal gold from mine site to export while applying regional and international standards applicable to conflict-affected and high-risk areas. Through the Just Gold project, we create incentives for artisanal gold miners to channel theirproduct
LIBERIA - IMPACT
IMPACT in Liberia. Our work in Liberia focuses on supporting new approaches to natural resource management. Liberia is a country rich in natural resources—from the rubber that was the backbone of its early economy, to vast forests, and mineral resources. Timber and rubber remain the nation’s main exports, while foreign investmentsare
GOLD - IMPACT
In 2005, IMPACT brought its expertise on the diamond supply chain to global efforts to end the illicit trade of gold. We began long-term collaborations and partnerships with international and regional initiatives to support the formalization of the artisanal gold mining sector, to promote and implement traceability and due diligence, and end the illicit trade of gold. TIN, TUNGSTEN, TANTALUM Tin (cassiterite), tungsten (wolframite), and tantalum (coltan) are the minerals collectively referred to as the 3Ts. Tin is a light, easy-to-melt metal mainly found in cassiterite rock. Tungsten is a hard, durable metal with a very high melting point that comes from wolframite—a rock named for its tungsten content. EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN AFRICA Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) in Central and East Africa is IMPACT’s ground-breaking research project studying the role of women in the artisanal mining sector and opportunities for their empowerment. Women are an essential part of artisanal mining. They take on roles from panning and processing to trading goods andservices.
CERTIFICATION MECHANISM TO END THE ILLICIT TRADE OF This project is part of our collaboration and support to the ICGLR as part of its efforts to end the illicit trade of natural resources. The Regional Certification Mechanism is one of six tools approved by the ICGLR’s 12 Heads of State and is part of the Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources (RINR). WOMEN IN THE ARTISANAL GOLD MINING SECTOR IN THE 5 Presentation This summary report attempts to shed new light on, and to underscore the impact of the informal mining sector on the lives of women and girls in the Democratic Republic ofABOUT IMPACT
About IMPACT - Contributing to the fair development of natural resources. About Us. IMPACT, formerly Partnership Africa Canada, has been transforming how natural resources are managed. in areas where security and human rights are at risk for over 30 years. The mismanagement of natural resources fuels and sustains crisis aroundthe world.
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GOLD - IMPACT
In 2005, IMPACT brought its expertise on the diamond supply chain to global efforts to end the illicit trade of gold. We began long-term collaborations and partnerships with international and regional initiatives to support the formalization of the artisanal gold mining sector, to promote and implement traceability and due diligence, and end the illicit trade of gold. WOMEN IN MINING IN AFRICA The Gender Assessment for Minerals Policy, Law, and Governance enables governments to integrate gender equality at every stage of the drafting, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating of their policies, laws, or institutional processes. We’re piloting this tool in Uganda, where mineral policy reforms are being proposed. The GenderAssessment
CERTIFICATION MECHANISM TO END THE ILLICIT TRADE OF This project is part of our collaboration and support to the ICGLR as part of its efforts to end the illicit trade of natural resources. The Regional Certification Mechanism is one of six tools approved by the ICGLR’s 12 Heads of State and is part of the Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources (RINR).SIERRA LEONE
IMPACT is a member of the technical team supporting Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone in developing a joint plan to address the illicit trade of diamonds and to ensure Kimberley Process (KP) compliance through the Regional Approach for the Mano RiverUnion.
UGANDA - IMPACT
Poverty is a significant challenge in Uganda, and natural resource use and exploitation has a significant impact on the densely populated country. A majority of the population still face a lack of education, health services, and poor living standards. Pollution, weather changes, and the impact of climate change—such asdroughts—threaten
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