1. Africa Mining Vision: Philosophy, Action Plan and Implementation Claude Kabemba Director, Southern Africa Resource Watch Paper Presented at the 4th Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba Bulawayo, Zimbabwe October 2016 Holiday Inn
September 2009

2. The AU Mining Vision
Vision: The vision is that mineral resources could be used to catapult Africa to modernization.
Goal: to create a “Transparent, equitable and optimal exploitation of mineral resources to underpin broad-based sustainable growth and socio-economic development
It seeks to integrate Africa's natural resources sector into the continent's social and economic development process

3. SDGs AGENDA 2063 `Transformative role of the minerals sector’ AMV
Socioeconomic structural transformation
SDGs
CAP - >2015 Agenda
Structural economic transformation and inclusive growth
`Transformative role of the minerals sector’
AMV
Transparent, equitable and optimal exploitation of mineral resources to underpin broad-based sustainable growth and socio-economic development

4. End Users -- End Users -- End Users
UPSTREAM BENEFICIATION LINKAGES
DOWNSTREAM BENEFICIATION LINKAGES
Primary Suppliers
Level 1, 2 & 3 Suppliers
Other Industrial Sectors
OUTPUTS
Industry Operations
Local cont
Tech. Trns
Ind. Growth
PS. Dev
Skilled Jobs
Taxes
Tech grth
Innovation
Forex
Invest.
Exploration
Site-Set up
Mining
processing
Market
Remediate
Infrastructure
R&D and Skills
Financial Services
Communication
OUTPUTS
Mineral Rents
Jobs
Taxes
Dividends
Foreign Exchange
Beneficiation
Processor
SIDE STREAM LINKAGES
End Users -- End Users -- End Users

5. Emerging Opportunities
Democratization
New constitutions—with socio-economic rights
Demand for Transparency and accountability ( EITI, PWYP)
Attack on clause of confidentiality, demand for publication of Contract
IFFs (illicit financial flows > FDI + ODA)
Renegotiation of Mining contract
Social investment , especially in Mining communities
Neo-colonial constraints
OECD rules (WTO)
Bretton Woods agenda (“free mining”)
Increase in commodity prices ( , )
Rise of Asia (>minerals demand, investment)
Venal EU Raw Materials Strategy and EPA restrictions

7. AMV-Origins
2007 the AU , AfDB and UNECA convened a “Big Table.” The seminal importance of establishing the critical natural resources “linkages” clusters is highlighted.
2008, the AUC study on a “Plan of Action for African resource based Industrial is published. A “technical taskforce”, convened with UNECA, to work on a draft new “Africa Mining Vision”
The document is presented at “First AU Conference of Ministers Responsible for Mineral Resources Development late 2008.
The AMV is adopted by African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government in 2009.

8. AMV Key Pillars
Development of a diversified and competitive African mineral industry which contributes to broad economic and social linkages
Fostering a transparent and accountable mineral sector in which resource rents are optimized and used for economic and social development
Building human and institutional capacities towards a knowledge economy that supports innovation, research and development
Promoting good governance of the sector in which communities and citizens participate in mineral assets based on equity in the distribution of benefits
Harnessing the potential of small scale mining to improve rural livelihoods and integrating it into the rural and national economy
Promoting sustainable environmentally and socially responsible mining, which includes communities and other stakeholders.

9. The Action Plan Optimising mining revenues; prudent revenue management
a mining sector that generates adequate income to eradicate poverty and finance African growth and development - AMV
Improving geological and mining information systems
develop a comprehensive knowledge of Africa’s mineral endowment - AMV
Building human and institutional capacities
knowledge driven is the engine of an internationally competitive African industrial economy -AMV

10. The Action Plan Creating a viable artisanal and small scale mining
harness the potential of artisanal and small scale mining to advance integrated and sustainable rural socio-economic development - AMV
Reforming mineral sector governance
An inclusive and well governed mining sector appreciated by all stakeholders including surrounding communities - AMV
Investing in research and development
a knowledge driven mining sector that is a key to a diversified and globally competitive African economy - AMV

11. The Action Plan Improving environmental and social issues
a mining sector that is environmentally sensitive, socially responsible and appreciated by all stakeholders and surrounding communities - AMV
Linkages and diversification
catalyse and contribute to broad-based growth and development through upstream, downstream, side stream and infrastructure linkages - AMV
Mobilising mining and infrastructure investment
increase the level of investment into mining and infrastructure to support broad socio-economic development - AMV

12. THE AMV – Implementation
In 2009, the Heads of State requested the AU Ministers of Mining to develop an action plan for implementing it.
2011, the 2nd Conference of Ministers of approved an Action Plan to implement the Vision.
The Conference proposed the creation of AMDC to support AU member States in implementing the AMV.
In July 2012, the AU Assembly endorsed both the Action Plan and establishment of the AMDC.
A Country Mining Vision guideline book has been produced
A governance framework to measure progress is in place

13. THE AMDC – Key Result Areas
1. Policy and Licensing
Create AMV compliant policies
Optimize tax regimes
Improve management of mineral revenue
2. Geology and mineral information systems
Improve exploration rates
Upgrade mineral inventories
Improve institutional capacities

14. THE AMDC – Key Result Areas
3. Governance and participation
Strengthen transparency
Improve public participation
Strengthen environmental & social management programmes
4. Artisanal and small scale mining
Improve ASM policies
Promote a viable ASM
Upgrade skills and technologies.

15. THE AMDC – Key Result Areas
5. Linkages, investment & diversification
Improve R & D
Enhance mineral value added
Promote private sector investment
Explore SD corridors
6. Capacity Building
Build human & institutional capacities
Build stakeholder capacities

16. THE AMDC – Key Result Areas
7. Communications and advocacy
Communicate activities
Create awareness
Entrench ownership

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