The Impact of Small-Scale Mining Operations on Economies and Livelihoods in Low- to Middle-Income Countries
The Impact of Small-Scale Mining Operations on Economies and Livelihoods in Low- to Middle-Income Countries January 2018 This document is an output from a project funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) through the Research for Evidence Division (RED) for the benefit of developing countries. However, the views expressed and information contained in it is not necessarily those of, or endorsed by DFID, which can accept no responsibility for such views or information or for any reliance placed on them. Contacts: Pact Global UK Ravenswood, Baileys Lane Westcombe, Somerset BA4 6EN U.K. +44 (0) 7584651984 pactuk@pactworld.org djarman@pactworld.org Alliance for Responsible Mining Calle 32 B SUR # 44 A 61 Envigado, Colombia +57 (4) 332 47 11 geraudbrunel@responsiblemines.org marcinpiersiak@responsiblemines.org Authorship: This report was prepared by Dr Maria Laura Barreto (team leader, legal aspects), Patrick Schein (economic aspects), Dr Jennifer Hinton (technical and social aspects), and Dr Felix Hruschka (context, mapping and compilation) as part of the EARF project ‘Understanding the Economic Contribution of Small-scale Mining in East Africa’ covering Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda. The authors wish to acknowledge the important research assistance of Elizabeth Echavarria and Marina Ruete from ARM. Special thanks are extended to the project’s Expert Advisors Majala Mlagui (Kenya), Stephen Turyahikayo (Uganda), and Augustin Bida (Rwanda); Pact staff Jacqueline Ndirangu and Ildephonse Niyonsaba; Project Co-Managers Cristina Villegas of Pact and Géraud Brunel of ARM; the DFID EARF leadership who funded this study; and the in-country DFID representatives of Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda, with whom the researchers met while conducting in-country assessments.
Geomorphic Processes Associated with Small-Scale Opencast Mining and Mitigation Measures
Geomorphic Processes Associated with Small-Scale Opencast Mining and Mitigation Measures: Case Study of the Gatumba Mining District in the Western Highlands of Rwanda Thesis approved by the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Process Engineering of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus–Senftenberg to gain the academic degree of Doctor of Natural Sciences (Dr. rer. nat.). by M.Sc. Rutazuyaza Vaillant Byizigiro Born on 21.03.1972, in Ilundu, DR-Congo (Ex-Zaïre) Reviewer: Prof. Dr. phil. Thomas Raab Chair of Geopedology and Landscape Development, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Germany Reviewer: apl. Prof. Dr. habil. Dirk Freese Chair of Soil Protection and Recultivation, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Germany Date of the oral examination: February, 10th 2016 Geomorphologische Prozesse in Zusammenhang mit kleinskaligem Tagebau und Mitigationsmaßnahmen: Fallstudie des Gatumba- Bergbaugebiets im westlichen Hochland von Ruanda Von der Fakultät für Umweltwissenschaften und Verfahrenstechnik der Brandenburgischen Technischen Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg zur Erlangung des Akademischen Grades eines Doktors der Naturwissenschaften (Dr. rer. nat.) genehmigte Dissertation. Vorgelegt von M.Sc. Rutazuyaza Vaillant Byizigiro Geboren am 21.03.1972, in Ilundu, Democratische Republic Kongo (Ex-Zaïre) Gutachter: Prof. Dr. Phil. Thomas Raab Lehrstuhl Geopedologie und Landschaftsentwicklung der BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Deutschland Gutachter: apl. Prof. Dr. Habil. Dirk Freese Lehrstuhl Bodenschutz und Rekultivierung der BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Deutschland Tag der mündlichen Prüfung: 10 Februar 2016 Declaration I hereby declare that this doctoral dissertation is the result of my own research carried out at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cotttbus-Senftenberg, Germany, within the framework of the International Graduate Program in Land Use and Water Management. Professor Thomas Raab, Head Chair of Geopedology and Landscape Development of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cotttbus-Senftenberg, Germany have been the main Supervisor of this research.
A “New” Developmental State in Africa? Evaluating Recent State Interventions Vis-À-Vis Resource Extraction in Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda
A “New” Developmental State in Africa? Evaluating Recent State Interventions vis-à-vis Resource Extraction in Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda Chilenye Nwapi & Nathan Andrews* This article considers development interventions development. This view aligns with the idea in the extractive resource sector undertaken by of a “democratic developmental state” but is three African countries (Kenya, Tanzania and apparently inconsistent with Johnson’s original Rwanda) to understand how they fit into the formulation of the developmental state concept. “developmental state” framework originally used However, we postulate that the developmental to explain the miraculous economic development state need not be conceptualized exactly East Asia experienced after World War II. according to its original formulation since We focus on interventions aimed primarily at development itself is not static. enhancing the capacity of a state’s nationals to That said, the most important thing is the participate in extractive resource development. seriousness of the attempts a state makes to Our understanding of a development state develop. After evaluating the seriousness of is based fundamentally on Mkandawire’s the attempts Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda definition: a state “whose ideologicalhave made to promote development through underpinnings are developmental and one that the adoption of policies and laws intended to seriously attempts to deploy its administrative enhance local participation in the extractive and political resources to the task of economic sector, we argue that there is a significant gap development.” However, we also propose between policy declarations and the actionable that the existence of opportunities for citizen steps and/or laws initiated to translate those participation in the development process is an policies into reality.
Rwanda: Africa’s Up and Coming Mining Destination Rwanda Mines, Petroleum & Gas Board (RMB) RWANDA AT A GLANCE Population size Govt. & Parliament 12.1 million Presidential republic Bicameral parliament Official languages GDP per capita Kinyarwanda, USD 703 per capita French, English, Swahili Literacy/Employment GDP (6 yr growth) 70.5% / 83.3% USD 8.1bn (7.3% p.a.) Currency/exchange rate Ratings Rwanda Francs (RWF) B+, “stable” - Fitch ~RWF 847/USD B, “stable” - S&P 2 Sources: World Atlas, World Bank, Fitch, S&P - all 2016 except: population and Fitch rating 2017, exchange rate 2018 RWANDA IS … Safe and secure – 5th safest country to walk at night worldwide Stable – lowest debt ratio in region; stable ... low risk credit ratings High level of governance - #1 govt. transparency inAfrica 2nd fastest growing economy in Africa; 2nd FDI/GDP inregion ... fast growing Most improved nation in human development in the world 2nd for doing business in Africa; 6hr business registration Growing bilingual and educated workforce (~47,000 ... business friendly grad./yr) Modern – 95% network coverage; 4th in global genderequality and modern Free trade agreements with ~50 countries ... a regional Preferential access to immediate proximity market of 60m Strong African hub potential; highly connected platform African airline 3rd MICE ranking in Africa; +18 ranks in 3 years ... home to rich Rich raw material availability; 17+ agri-inputs natural advantages Highest gorilla population in Virunga Massif; 1.2m tourists 3 Source: Rwanda Development Board (RDB), 2018 ECONOMIC PROFILE RWANDA DISPLAYS STRONG ECONOMIC GROWTH AND HIGH LEVEL OF INVESTOR CONFIDENCE Second highest growth in East African region ..
Gold and Diamonds in the Central African Republic the Country’S Mining Sector, and Related Social, Economic and Environmental Issues
Gold and diamonds in the Central African Republic The country’s mining sector, and related social, economic and environmental issues Ken Matthysen & Iain Clarkson 1 Editorial Gold and diamondsin the Central African Republic. The country’s mining sector, and related social, economic and environmental issues Author: Ken Matthysen and Iain Clarkson Editing: Gabriella Wass and Filip Hilgert Layout: Anne Hullebroeck Front Cover image: artisanal diamond miners sifting gravel near Sam-Ouandja (IPIS 2008) Antwerp, February 2013 Acknowledgements: This report was funded by ActionAid Nederland and Cordaid. The report reflects the views of the authors and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the funders. 2 Table of Contents Introduction 4 Chapter I: Gold and Diamond Mining in the Central African Republic: a general perspective 5 1. History of the CAR’s mining sector 5 2. General features of the CAR’s mining sector 6 3. National, Regional and International Regulatory framework 8 The Central African Republic’s legal framework 8 The Kimberley Process 9 Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative 10 ICGLR 10 Due diligence 11 Chapter II: Artisanal extraction of gold and diamonds in the CAR 12 1. Structure of the artisanal mining sector and trading chain 13 Miners 13 Mineral traders, or ‘collecteurs’ 14 Mineral buying offices 16 2. Government actors within the artisanal mining sector 17 3. Level of informality of the artisanal mining sector 18 4. Conflict, insecurity and mining 20 Chapter III: The CAR’s industrial mining sector 22 1. Prospects and issues relating to the CAR’s upcoming industrial mining sector 22 2.
Baseline Study on Climate Change Impacts on the Private Sector in Rwanda
Baseline Study on Climate Change Impacts on the Private Sector in Rwanda This case study has been developed by adelphi commissioned by GIZ global project ‘Strengthening the capacity of the private sector to adapt to climate change’ on behalf of BMZ. Date: 21.10.2014 PREFACE This document was prepared within the GIZ’s global project “Strengthening the capacity of the private sector to adapt to climate change” by GIZ (Hans Joachim Zinnkann) and the German consultancy adelphi (Frederik Eisinger, Christian Kind, Cosima Stahr, and Tamara Tschentscher) between August and October 2014. The main purpose of the document is to provide a starting point for GIZ to develop capacity building activities on climate change adaptation in the private sector in Rwanda by identifying economic sectors that are both particularly relevant for the Rwandan economy and affected by impacts of climate change. The study constitutes a short synthesis of information on the state of the economy, the current and future climate of Rwanda as well as projected impacts of climatic changes on the economy. Furthermore it encompasses a short overview on initiatives, plans and strategies in Rwanda that are already addressing impacts of climate change. Findings from a first version of this study were discussed with experts from the Rwandan government, private sector associations, businesses and representatives of the German development cooperation during a fact-finding mission in September 2014. Based on the insights from 20 interviews, the study was updated to provide a sound overview on impacts of climate change on different regions and economic sectors of Rwanda. The authors thank all experts for their feedback and perspectives.
MATERIAL CHANGE A STUDY OF RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION IN THE MATERIALS SUPPLY CHAINS OF THE AUTOMOTIVE AND ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIES Use of this report and information in it is covered by the conditions of a Creative Commons-Attribution- NonCommercial-NoDerivative Works License. Please always credit Drive Sustainability, the Responsible Minerals Initiative and The Dragonfly Initiative for compiling and analysing this information. Version 1, July 2018 Cover and report design by SOS Design Consultancy FOREWORD 5 Environmental, social and governance issues associated with corporate supply chains and the sourcing of materials used in the manufacture of industrial and FOREWORD consumer products are subject to increasing scrutiny. Regulators, investors, consumers and This report gathers, analyses and presents environmental and human rights groups are publicly available information on materials appealing to companies to publicly disclose commonly used in the automotive and the results of supplier due diligence and electronics industries. It aims to positively commit to engaging business partners in contribute to discussions on responsible efforts to address negative impacts associated sourcing among industry peers and with their activities and improve operating stakeholders by enabling industry wide practices. Navigating the path towards comparisons of the materials’ and main achieving that end however, is not simple. producing countries’ environmental, social and governance issues and their importance The supply chains of businesses today are in the manufacturing of consumer and highly complex. They extend to multiple industrial automotive and electronic products. tiers and to thousands of suppliers. In the manufacture of their products, businesses The report does not attempt to evaluate source parts, components, and modules the net contribution of materials to society containing many materials from hundreds of or to weigh the costs and benefits of natural countries across the globe, and from a wide resource development.