Our Mission
IMPACT transforms how natural resources are managed in areas where security and human rights are at risk. We investigate and develop approaches for natural resources to improve security, development, and equality. We are an independent non-profit, collaborating with local partners for lasting change.
Reveal
We investigate, monitor, and analyze existing systems
Innovate
We develop, test, and deliver improved systems
Engage
We advance constructive dialogue with stakeholders
Latest News
How the Villages of Bongonza and Bayeu Transformed Local Governance to Protect their Ecosystems
For the past few years, the villages of Bongonza and Bayeu, located in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Tshopo Province in…
New Toolkit Helps Artisanal Mining Cooperatives Strengthen Inclusive and Democratic Governance
IMPACT has developed a new Toolkit, Understanding Cooperative Values in the Artisanal Mining Sector, to strengthen how cooperatives function and…
How Digital Tools Improved Due Diligence Compliance in Côte d’Ivoire’s Artisanal Gold Sector
We all understand the carrot is more effective than the stick. This too is true within the artisanal mining sector…