Women from five communities and six mine sites in Democratic Republic of Congo came together this past week to establish...
DRC Communities Look Towards Future as Confidence in their Savings Capacity Grows
By Victoria Reichel Since its launch in 2017 in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, 50 Village Saving and Loans Associations...
Workshop Highlights New Research on Women in Rwanda’s Artisanal Mining Sector
Policymakers from the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board, private sector, and civil society are meeting to address challenges and...
New Research on Congo’s Artisanal Mining Sector: Policies Need to Include Women
Policymakers from the Ministry of Mines, private sector, and civil society are meeting to address challenges and opportunities for women...
Partnership Africa Canada (PAC) is now IMPACT: Organization with Offices in Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo Takes On New Name
Kampala, Uganda / Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo—November 22, 2017 After 30 years, Partnership Africa Canada (PAC) has changed...
Loopholes in Mali’s Export Tax Regime make it a Magnet for the Illicit Trade of Gold in West Africa
Due diligence on West African gold urged as new report reveals discrepancies in production and trade statistics between Mali and...
Celebrating 30 Years of Impact: 1986-2016
As the final days of 2016 wind down, we are reflecting on the amazing work we do in collaboration with...
Conflict Diamonds from CAR Entering International Markets via Cameroon
Kimberley Process must act after new report reveals shortfalls in Cameroon's traceability procedures create opportunities for smuggling and corruption Ottawa,...
Despite Last Minute Overtures, Civil Society Boycotts Conflict Diamond Meeting in Dubai
"Rigour" Needed in Kimberley Process Chair's Newest Proposals Ottawa, Canada—November 10, 2016 Civil society who are members of a conflict...
Civil Society under Attack in Liberia: Green Advocates Staff in Hiding after Threats from Police
Ottawa—November 4, 2016 Partnership Africa Canada is calling on the Liberian government to immediately ensure the safety and security of...
Democratic Republic of Congo Recognizes Partnership Africa Canada’s Just Gold Pilot Project in a Memorandum of Understanding
October 11, 2016 - Ottawa, Canada / Kinshasa, Democratic Repubic of Congo Partnership Africa Canada has signed a Memorandum of...
Civil society statement at the 10th Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains, Paris, 10-12 May 2016
National and international civil society organisations working to advance transparency and accountability in supply chains welcome this 10th Joint Forum...