policy-briefing-123-b54827a030a45e02.pdf

This policy briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) argues for a re-invention of partnerships in Africa's extractive governance to drive inclusive and sustainable socio-economic transformation. It emphasizes the need for shared values, reciprocal responsibilities, and the alignment of national, regional, and continental visions—specifically the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the Africa Mining Vision (AMV)—to move Africa beyond being a mere supplier of raw materials toward value-addition and beneficiation.

• Africa's extractive sector is currently characterized by a strategic position at the base of global raw materials supply chains, yet the continent captures only a small portion of the wealth generated through manufacturing and value-addition. This is exacerbated by institutional weaknesses, coordination failures, and a lack of linkages between extractive activities and the broader economy.
• Effective resource governance requires a clear definition of reciprocal responsibilities among three primary stakeholder groups: companies (regarding legal compliance, environmental standards, and social investment), governments (regarding service delivery, development planning, and governance), and communities (regarding the management of social expectations).
• To achieve mineral beneficiation and value-addition, African governments must move beyond simple legislation and instead create enabling environments for mutual support and learning with the private sector. Strategic partnerships with global systemic players, such as China and Japan, are critical, as these nations' expansion in refining and smelting capacity has reduced margins for African refiners.
• The author proposes the creation of 'Regional Mining Visions' (RMVs) as a third implementation pillar of the Africa Mining Vision (AMV). These RMVs would establish regional standards for less contentious issues like environmental licensing and social impact assessments, eventually moving toward more sensitive areas such as fiscal provisions and revenue transparency.
• The African Union's Agenda 2063 envisions a transformation where Africa finances its own development by taking full control of its natural resources and establishing regional manufacturing hubs centered on the beneficiation of minerals and natural resources.
• The Africa Mining Vision (AMV) has facilitated the creation of Country Mining Visions (CMVs). This process has been successfully validated in Mozambique, Tanzania, and Lesotho, with Ghana and Guinea expected to follow.

APA

South African Institute of International Affairs (n.d.). policy-briefing-123-b54827a030a45e02.pdf. https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Policy-Briefing-123.pdf

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