Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Prepared by Rachel Perks, PhD Senior Mining Specialist, World Bank GAO Extractives September 27th 2017

Pose question to audience: what do you think of when you see this photo? Common responses: Environmental destruction Child labour Dirty Chaotic Rudimentary Labour intensive

100 million people employed; 7 million in industrial mining 80 countries globally

Vision A world in which artisanal and small-scale mining is recognized as an important contributor to global development. We want to change the perception of ASM. We want to highlight ASM’s contribution to such issues as: -employment -women’s empowerment -national revenues -etc.

A Typical ASM Economy

Two Pronged Approach

DELVE: a global database

In-Country Support Sector specialists ASM Formalisation Sector Analysis Consistent dialogue and relationship building Vision and policy on the sector Lending operations Commitment to government capacity and role In-Country Support Give example of country case study on Burundi (do not name)

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