Government officials learn about mineral policy and contract negotiations at IDEP workshop

Abstract

In its efforts to support African countries to build their human resource capacities and promote socio-economic development, the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) recently organized a course for middle and senior level government officials and managers responsible for policy formulation and decision-making. The course on Mineral Policy and Contract Negotiations was held at the IDEP headquarters in Dakar, Senegal, catering for English and French-speaking African lawmakers. IDEP’s main activities are organized around a portfolio of capacity development and training programs as well as a set of policy research and dialogue initiatives that are meant to help member States in particular.