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This guide, produced by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the OECD, provides a transfer pricing framework to help tax administrations in resource-rich developing countries accurately value mineral sales between related parties. It focuses on the application of the Comparable Uncontrolled Price (CUP) method to ensure that minerals are priced on an arm's length basis, thereby reducing base erosion and profit-shifting risks.

This guide, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the OECD, provides a framework for tax administrations in resource-rich developing countries to determine the arm's length price of minerals sold between related parties. It focuses on the application of the Comparable Uncontrolled Price (CUP) method to mitigate the risk of base erosion and profit shifting in the mining sector.

This guide, published by the IISD and OECD, provides a framework for tax administrations in developing countries to determine the arm's length price of minerals sold between related parties. It focuses on the application of the Comparable Uncontrolled Price (CUP) method to prevent tax base erosion and profit shifting in the mining sector.

This case study by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) legal frameworks in mining, focusing on California (USA), Kazakhstan, and Queensland (Australia). It identifies ten key components of a strong ESIA framework and analyzes how these three jurisdictions implement and improve their respective systems to meet sustainability goals.

This case study by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the role of consultation and engagement within Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) for large-scale mining. It provides a framework for integrating stakeholder dialogue across the mine life cycle—from exploration to closure—and highlights specific legal mechanisms such as grievance processes, participatory monitoring, and the pursuit of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) for Indigenous Peoples. The document includes case studies from British Columbia, Canada, and Peru to illustrate the practical application of these frameworks.

This case study describes the inclusive closure and post-mining transition of the Golden Pride gold mine in Tanzania. Operated by Resolute Mining Limited from 1998 to 2013, the mine utilized Australian standards and a Participatory Rural Appraisal approach to engage communities and regulators. Key outcomes included the conversion of the open pit into a community water reservoir, the transfer of site infrastructure to the Institute of Mineral Resources for training, and the progressive restoration of Miombo forests. Despite these successes, the site continues to face challenges from illegal small-scale mining and mercury contamination as of 2022.

The 2023 Mining Policy Framework (MPF), published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) on behalf of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF), provides a comprehensive set of good international governance practices for the mining sector. The framework is organized into six pillars—laws and institutions, financial benefits, socio-economic benefits, environmental management, post-mining transition, and artisanal and small-scale mining—designed to help member governments ensure mining contributes to sustainable development throughout the entire mine life cycle.

The 2023 Mining Policy Framework (MPM) by the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) provides a comprehensive guide for governments to manage the mining sector sustainably. It outlines six pillars of good governance: legislative and institutional frameworks, financial benefit optimization, socioeconomic development, environmental management (including climate goals and biodiversity), post-mining transition planning, and the formalization of artisanal and small-scale mining.

The 2023 Mining Policy Framework (MPF), published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) on behalf of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF), provides a comprehensive set of international best practices for the governance of the mining sector. The framework is designed to help governments ensure that mining activities contribute to sustainable development across six key domains: laws and institutions, financial benefits, socio-economic benefits, environmental management, post-mining transition, and artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM).

The 'GUIDANCE NOTES: IGF Mining Policy Framework 2023' is a comprehensive guide published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) to help governments implement the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) Mining Policy Framework. The document provides detailed recommendations across six 'Pillars'—Laws, Policies, and Institutions; Financial Benefits; Socio-economic Benefits; Environmental Management; Post-Mining Transition; and Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining—to ensure the mining sector contributes to sustainable development and aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The 'Guía Marco de Políticas Mineras del IGF 2023' is a comprehensive guidance document published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) on behalf of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF). It provides a structured framework for governments to develop sustainable mining policies across six pillars: laws and institutions, financial benefits, socioeconomic benefits, environmental management, post-mining transition, and artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). The guide emphasizes the alignment of national mining frameworks with international best practices and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on transparency, gender equality, community consultation, and environmental protection throughout the entire mine life cycle.

The 'Cadre d´orientation des politiques minières de l'IGF' is a comprehensive guide published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in 2023. It provides a policy framework for the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) to support its 80 member countries in implementing sustainable mining laws and regulations. The guide is structured around six pillars: laws and institutions, financial benefits, socio-economic benefits, environmental management, mine closure transition, and artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM).

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides pro bono training, workshops, and technical advice to developing countries to ensure foreign investment supports fair and sustainable development.

This brochure describes the Sustainable Investment Advisory Services provided by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) to developing countries. The services, which are provided free of charge, include training workshops, seminars, and technical advice designed to help governments ensure that foreign investments contribute to equitable and sustainable development.

This fact sheet by the International Institute for Sustainable Development describes the economic impact and growth potential of the natural infrastructure sector in the Canadian Prairies, with a specific focus on Saskatchewan. It defines natural infrastructure as a method of planning and working with nature to meet needs such as wastewater treatment, flood protection, and drinking water supply.

This policy brief examines the implementation and scaling of violence prevention interventions in South Africa, drawing on mapping projects by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and the Western Cape Government (WCG). It identifies a tension between the need for evidence-based fidelity and the necessity of adapting programmes to local community contexts. The document highlights challenges in staff training, participant recruitment—particularly for fathers—and the lack of technical monitoring and evaluation (M&E) capacity within NGOs.

This policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes provincial murder trends in South Africa from 2011/12 to 2022/23. It argues that national murder statistics are misleading because trends vary significantly by province, with a small number of populous provinces driving the overall increase in the national murder rate.

This policy brief argues that Africa must avoid high-carbon development pathways, which could see the continent's global emissions contribution rise to 30% by 2063 under Agenda 2063 scenarios. It highlights that climate-driven scarcity combined with poor governance can fuel instability, but suggests that Africa's 30% share of critical minerals for green tech offers a path toward sustainable industrialisation. The authors call for a common African position on climate investments and a reform of the global climate finance architecture to remove artificial boundaries between development and climate adaptation.

This 2023 community biocultural protocol (PBC), developed by the local communities of Fokontany Ampangalantsary in collaboration with Natural Justice and other partners, serves as a guide for external actors seeking access to genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge. It outlines the legal foundations based on Madagascar's Decree n°2017-066 and the Nagoya Protocol, detailing the community's organizational structure, customary laws, and the specific processes required to obtain free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC).

This report summarizes a two-day conference held in October 2023 by the Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI) and the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC). The event focused on the implementation of recommendations from the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture (the Zondo Commission) to hold perpetrators accountable and reform state institutions to prevent future state capture in South Africa.