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Enabling Change in Supply Chains by Putting Communities First
Ultimately, long-term sustainability relies on community ownership and adaptive governance structures. By aligning local development with global supply chain practices, it is possible to create systems that are not only responsible and equitable but also resilient in the face of future challenges.
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Recycled Gold—How Responsible Is It? (Hint: Not Always)
While well-intentioned, using recycled gold may not be as benecificial as consumers think.
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In Focus: Conversation with Brahima Bakayoko on Incentivizing Responsible Gold Trade in Côte d’Ivoire
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In Focus: Conversation with Armel Nganzi on Equity in the Race for Critical Minerals
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Why the Kimberley Process is Not the Answer to Today’s Mineral Governance Challenges
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Making Mercury History in Côte d’Ivoire, Uganda and Zimbabwe
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Enabling Change in Supply Chains by Putting Communities First
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Beyond the Label: Rethinking Traceability in Critical Minerals
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In Focus: Conversation with Rose Nakawuma on Unearthing Equality in ASM Communities
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In Focus: Conversation with Céline Koffi on Strengthening Mining Communities through Social Cohesion and Cooperatives
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In Focus: Conversation with Oscar Katho on Environmental Stewardship in Artisanal Mining
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In Focus: Conversation with Félicien Mbikayi on Transparency and Fiscal Reform to Support Artisanal Mining
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The Unintended Costs of Mineral Embargoes in Democratic Republic of Congo
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“No One Has the Right to Judge”: Women’s Voices on Working in DRC’s Cobalt Sector
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In Focus: Conversation with Brahima Bakayoko on Incentivizing Responsible Gold Trade in Côte d’Ivoire
In this issue, we feature insights from Brahima Bakayoko, IMPACT’s Country Representative in Côte d’Ivoire. Brahima breaks down what pushes actors in the artisanal gold sector to take up responsible trade, where the biggest barriers still sit, and what policy shifts could move the formal market forward. His perspective gives a clear look at how incentives, regulation, and day-to-day realities shape the sector’s path.
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