Forum underlines private sector role in the Africa mining vision

Abstract

The Africa Mining Vision is a shared responsibility whose implementation requires the collaboration of many actors, including private sector civil society, parliaments, funding partners and governments. The vision needs partnerships that are based on mutual benefits; it is not intended for advancing the interests of one or two mining companies. The forum stressed that the partnership between governments and mining companies must deliver wealth for mining companies and development that is inclusive, equitable and sustainable. The sessions focused on creating a better understanding of how partnerships with the private sector can support broad skills and capacities as well as enhancing skills for the local content value chain.