Mining Indaba - Rachel Perks (Dr.)

Rachel Perks (Dr.)

Senior Mining Specialist World Bank

Rachel Perks is a senior mining specialist with the Extractive Industries practice of the World Bank. Prior to joining the World Bank, she worked and lived for 12 years in the Horn and Central Africa. She has worked on managing the transition from conflict to peace in countries where natural resources have played a role in conflict, and may equally play a catalytic role in state building. She has spent considerable time in particular in the Great Lakes region, working directly on mining development and reform programs in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Her PhD was on the formalization of the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector in Rwanda, and the impacts that the regional mineral initiatives have brought to bear on Rwanda's domestic mineral economic agenda.

Agenda Sessions

ASM Formalization: Learning from the past to shape the future, hosted by the World Bank

In November 2022, the World Bank launched the drafting of an ASM Position Paper to inform, structure and communicate the areas for World Bank engagement mineral-rich countries where ASM is an important activity. The first phase of this multi-phase research was an extensive literature and project review, spanning the period 1990 to the present day.

The World Bank will share preliminary findings from Phase 1 of this research project during the event and seek views of the audience on specific topics.

Expect a highly interactive session with mobile phone polling, group work, and an open mic.

Monday 06 February 14:30 - 16:30 Westin Stage 2

Special Content

Add to calendar 02/06/2023 14:30 02/06/2023 16:30 ASM Formalization: Learning from the past to shape the future, hosted by the World Bank In November 2022, the World Bank launched the drafting of an ASM Position Paper to inform, structure and communicate the areas for World Bank engagement mineral-rich countries where ASM is an important activity. The first phase of this multi-phase research was an extensive literature and project review, spanning the period 1990 to the present day.

The World Bank will share preliminary findings from Phase 1 of this research project during the event and seek views of the audience on specific topics.

Expect a highly interactive session with mobile phone polling, group work, and an open mic. Westin Stage 2 Europe/London

World Gold Council Panel - Gold & ESG

- Gold as a sustainably mined product and the role of the Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs)

- Gold & climate change: managing climate related risks and exploring opportunities for the sector

- The wider impacts of gold mining in supporting socio-economic development in the African contex

Tuesday 07 February 12:30 - 13:15 Roof Terrace

Sustainable Development Day

Add to calendar 02/07/2023 12:30 02/07/2023 13:15 World Gold Council Panel - Gold & ESG - Gold as a sustainably mined product and the role of the Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs)

- Gold & climate change: managing climate related risks and exploring opportunities for the sector

- The wider impacts of gold mining in supporting socio-economic development in the African contex Roof Terrace Europe/London

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