2024 OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains

Accelerating Access to Finance for ASMs

May 23, 2024 | 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM

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Descripción

Organised by Solidaridad East and Central Africa Solidaridad's work in the artisanal and small-scale mining sector aims at supporting miners’ formalization efforts, adoption of sustainable and inclusive mining practices in line with environmental, social and governance (ESG) and enhancing access to affordable ASM finance and technologies, leading to improved production and processing efficiencies that promote due diligence in the sector. The session will start with a 10 minutes presentation followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and a 10 minutes question and answer session. Speakers: - Stephen Kithuka, Head of Programmes, Solidaridad - Emmanuel Kibirige, Ugandan Artisanal and Small Scale Miners Representative - Renatus Nsangano, Tanzania Artisanal and Small Scale Miners representative - Griffins Ochieng, Centre for Environmental Justice and Development - Dan Odida, Kenya Artisanal and Small Scale Miners Representative Moderator: Boukje Theeuwes, Head of Policy Influencing, Solidaridad Contacts: stephen.kithuka@solidaridadnetwork.org winifrida.kanwa@solidaridadnetwork.org