Guía para Gobiernos del IGF: Gestionando la Minería Artesanal y en Pequeña Escala

The document outlines a comprehensive framework for governments to manage artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). It is structured into three phases: preparation (establishing working groups and analyzing context), strategy development (creating a vision and categorizing mining types), and implementation (executing plans and monitoring outcomes). The guide emphasizes integrating informal mining into legal and economic systems while reducing social and environmental harms, such as child labor and mercury use.

• The guide proposes a three-phase approach for managing ASM: Phase 1 focuses on preparation and establishing foundations; Phase 2 involves developing a vision and specific management strategies; and Phase 3 covers implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• To ensure a sustainable sector, governments are advised to categorize mining practices into three levels: 'unacceptable' (illegal acts like child labor or funding armed groups), 'bad' (practices to be phased out), and 'good' (practices to be promoted).
• The document argues that ASM should be managed by dividing the sector into specific types based on raw materials, scale, and mechanization, rather than applying a single uniform strategy to all operations.
• Governments can choose from three primary impact management approaches based on their capacity: a licensing and regulation approach (most desirable), a good practices promotion approach, or a combined approach using designated 'ASM zones'.
• Economic potential in ASM can be enhanced through specific government interventions, including the allocation of land, facilitating participation in supply chain initiatives (e.g., Fairmined, ITSCI), and providing technical assistance or geological data.
• To prevent the marginalization of ASM, the guide warns that excessive taxation can discourage miners from seeking legal licenses and complying with regulations.
• Cross-border cooperation is essential for managing ASM due to risks of illicit trafficking, tax evasion, and transboundary pollution, suggesting the use of joint working groups or specialized border secretariats.
• The guide emphasizes that enforcement agents must adhere to human rights standards, specifically citing the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and UN Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms.
• Economic resettlement for displaced ASM workers should follow IFC Performance Standard 5, ensuring that alternative livelihoods offer similar pay and security to prevent miners from returning to illegal sites.

APA

Paget, D., Garrett, N., & Crawford, A. (2017). Guía para Gobiernos del IGF: Gestionando la Minería Artesanal y en Pequeña Escala. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/igf-guidance-for-governments-asm-es.pdf

Chicago

Paget, Dan, Nicholas Garrett, and Alec Crawford. Guía para Gobiernos del IGF: Gestionando la Minería Artesanal y en Pequeña Escala. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2017. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/igf-guidance-for-governments-asm-es.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{paget2017gua, author = {Paget, Dan and Garrett, Nicholas and Crawford, Alec}, title = {{Guía para Gobiernos del IGF: Gestionando la Minería Artesanal y en Pequeña Escala}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2017}, month = jan, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/igf-guidance-for-governments-asm-es.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }