Diagnostics on biodiversity degradation
This report is a situational analysis of safety, health, and environment (SHE) in Uganda's Development Minerals sector. The analysis identifies stakeholder capacity gaps in managing SHE within the sector's operational context, including the legal framework, key actors, and challenges. It also reviews existing SHE risk mitigation and management provisions. The report proposes actionable measures and regulatory framework strengthening to support the sector's sustainable development.
Restoration of mine sites
This report presents a situational analysis of conflict within Uganda's Development Minerals sector. It details the findings of a study that examined the various forms of conflict prevalent in the sector, existing grievance handling mechanisms, and capacity gaps among stakeholders. The analysis covers conflicts among miners, between miners and other parties (like landowners or buyers), and those related to resource ownership and environmental concerns. The report also assesses the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) within the sector regarding conflict.
Engaging stakeholders in restoration of degraded sand mining sites in Belabo
The study is designed to mobilize and engage stakeholders to support the restoration of pilot degraded sand mining sites in Belabo, East Cameroon, along the Sanaga River. This study developed a detailed stakeholder map and by analyzing stakeholder interests and influence, the mapping aims to identify key actors, clarify their roles, and enable effective engagement in collaborative actions for ecological restoration and sustainable management of the affected ecosystems.
Baseline study on Development Minerals in Far North and West Cameroon
The study carried out an inventory of Development Minerals exploitation sites in the Far North and West Cameroon regions to ensure the sustainable restoration of mining areas. This study focused on four target areas (Pitoa, Mora, Maga, and Foumbot) to examine factors influencing land restoration. These factors include land use, land and tree ownership, the role of women and minority groups, cultural and religious aspects, historical context, and current land restoration initiatives related to mining.
Baseline Assessment of Development Minerals in Cameroon
The Programme conducted a baseline assessment of Development Minerals in Cameroon to highlight current dynamics and key issues for sector improvement. The study covered the following five components:
• Commodity Profile: Identification of mined commodities, extraction sites, and involved businesses and employees.
• Policy Review: Examination of relevant laws, regulations, plans, and policies.
• Operational Environment Analysis: Analysis of the current institutional and technical operating environment.
• Impact Analysis: Assessment of environmental, health and safety, and socioeconomic impacts.
• Market and Value Chain Analysis: Analysis of markets and value chains for priority Development Minerals in Cameroon, including their integration and interlinkages with other economic sectors.
Census of artisanal and small-scale miners in Cameroon
To promote the sustainable growth of Development Minerals in Cameroon, the Programme conducted a census of artisanal and small-scale miners involved in Development Minerals mining across the country. This initiative identified miners and other small-scale mining operators, as well as their operational sites throughout the national territory. A list of identified artisans was compiled for each region, categorized by gender and the type of Development Mineral they exploit.