2024 Agenda Sessions

World Bank

Join us for the launch of the highly anticipated State of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Sector report on SDG5: Gender This ground-breaking report, a collaboration between the World Bank and PACT, applies the SDG 5 framework to examine gender inequalities in ASM and provides recommendations for creating a more inclusive sector.

Through in-depth analysis and compelling case studies, the report’s authors will discuss how including gender perspectives can enhance the ASM sector and offer practical suggestions for overcoming barriers to women's participation in ASM. Concrete recommendations include:

Make mining legal frameworks gender-inclusive 
Advance women's social protections at the mine and home 
Account for gendered differences in occupational health and safety (OHS) efforts at mine sites 
The report launch will feature a video presentation and thought-provoking lightning talks. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with two of the report's authors. The event will be followed by a press briefing at 4:00 pm in the Press Lounge.

This event is a unique platform for stakeholders, industry professionals, and media to gain insights and perspectives on achieving greater gender inclusivity in ASM.

 

Disruptive Discussion

Breaking ground: How positive disruptions are setting a new course for artisanal and small-scale mining development

• Showcasing examples of disruption required to realise a sustainable ASM sector for Africa
• Experience sharing format that brings together representatives from the World Bank, government, large scale mining, and downstream supply chain
• Highlighting two innovative World Bank led and funded initiatives (The Sahel Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Initiative & Virtu Gem)
• Last 30 minutes will be dedicated to our Mining Investment & Research Battlefield finalists – who will each present their nomination on initiatives to formalise artisanal mining