Artisanal and small scale mining to advance socioeconomic development.
Résumé
Mining experts gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to promote an integrated approach in support of multi-stakeholder efforts for safer and more sustainable environmental practices in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) development. The unique ASM event was attended by mineral resources experts and government representatives from Ghana, Tanzania, Zambia, DRC, Rwanda, Kenya and Ethiopia. Delegates from national civil societies and the mining private sector were also present to support collaboration efforts in artisanal and small-scale mining development at the regional level. The meeting also identified partnerships and synergy on environmental governance of ASM, particularly on knowledge management.