igf-guidance-for-governments-asm-brief-ru-30b3089c9d5caa89.pdf

This briefing note outlines a three-stage guidance process developed by RCS Global and the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining (IGF) to help governments in developing countries manage the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector. The framework aims to improve miners' quality of life and the sector's contribution to sustainable development while mitigating environmental harm.

• The guidance is structured into three distinct stages: getting started, development, and implementation of an ASM management strategy.
• Stage 1 (Getting Started) focuses on establishing a dedicated ASM working group comprising representatives from various ministries—including mining, land use, finance, environment, planning, water, and labor—and creating a permanent consultation platform for stakeholders to ensure transparency and gender balance.
• Stage 2 (Development) requires governments to create a vision for the ASM sector by identifying key problems and classifying mining methods as 'unacceptable', 'undesirable', or 'recommended'. The strategy must be tailored to different types of ASM (based on product, mechanization, scale, or deposit type) rather than applying a single approach to the entire heterogeneous sector.
• Stage 3 (Implementation) involves creating a detailed implementation plan with budgets and timelines, potentially revising legal frameworks, and executing practical measures. These measures may include establishing government-supported mineral procurement schemes, providing technical expertise, subsidizing equipment, and ensuring access to healthcare, education, and credit.

APA

International Institute for Sustainable Development (n.d.). igf-guidance-for-governments-asm-brief-ru-30b3089c9d5caa89.pdf. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/igf-guidance-for-governments-asm-brief-ru.pdf

Chicago

International Institute for Sustainable Development. igf-guidance-for-governments-asm-brief-ru-30b3089c9d5caa89.pdf. n.d. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/igf-guidance-for-governments-asm-brief-ru.pdf.

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