GUIDE IGF À L’INTENTION DES GOUVERNEMENTS : GÉRER L'ACTIVITÉ MINIÈRE ARTISANALE ET À PETITE ÉCHELLE

The document outlines a three-phase framework for managing artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in developing countries. Phase 1 focuses on preparation through the creation of a multi-sectoral working group, stakeholder forums, and contextual analysis. Phase 2 involves developing a vision and a management strategy that categorizes ASM operations by type to address specific economic potentials and environmental or social impacts. Phase 3 details the implementation process, including the creation of implementation plans, the provision of technical and financial support to miners, and the establishment of monitoring and evaluation systems.

• The first phase of ASM management requires the establishment of a multi-sectoral working group comprising representatives from various government bodies, such as mining, finance, environment, agriculture, planning, water, and labor, to coordinate the strategy.
• Effective ASM strategy development depends on a continuous and inclusive consultation process with all stakeholders through a transparent and conflict-sensitive dialogue forum.
• Governments must conduct a comprehensive contextual analysis before strategy development, covering the national ASM sector's scale, geography, economics, techniques, impact, government capacity, supply chain mapping, and political economy.
• The strategy development phase involves creating a vision that classifies ASM techniques as 'unacceptable', 'bad', or 'positive' to guide the sector toward sustainable development and local livelihoods.
• Because the ASM sector is heterogeneous, governments should divide operations into sub-types (e.g., by product, mechanization level, scale, or alluvial vs. rock) to create tailored management strategies rather than a single global approach.
• Management strategies for each ASM type should combine an economic approach to explore potential and an impact-based approach to improve practices through permits, regulation, and education.
• Implementation of the ASM strategy may require a variety of government interventions, including state-funded mineral purchasing schemes, providing geological expertise, facilitating access to credit, and sponsoring clean processing plants.
• The final phase requires a formal implementation plan with defined responsible ministries, budgets, and timelines, as well as a dedicated monitoring and evaluation plan to allow for regular strategy revision.

APA

Crawford, A. (2014). GUIDE IGF À L’INTENTION DES GOUVERNEMENTS : GÉRER L'ACTIVITÉ MINIÈRE ARTISANALE ET À PETITE ÉCHELLE. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/igf-guidance-for-governments-asm-brief-fr.pdf

Chicago

Crawford, Alec. GUIDE IGF À L’INTENTION DES GOUVERNEMENTS : GÉRER L'ACTIVITÉ MINIÈRE ARTISANALE ET À PETITE ÉCHELLE. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2014. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/igf-guidance-for-governments-asm-brief-fr.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{crawford2014guide, author = {Crawford, Alec}, title = {{GUIDE IGF À L’INTENTION DES GOUVERNEMENTS : GÉRER L'ACTIVITÉ MINIÈRE ARTISANALE ET À PETITE ÉCHELLE}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2014}, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/igf-guidance-for-governments-asm-brief-fr.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }