1. Papua New Guinea Women in Mining History, Progress and Challenges

2. Social context of mining in PNG
Complex tribal and clan systems
Six major mines (five operating and one in closure) with significant impacts
Women traditionally excluded from decision making about mining issues

3. Why and how women began to engage
Several factors compelled women to speak out about mining issues
Adverse social impacts
Development concerns
Mine closure
External support helped amplify their voices, unify efforts and priortize actions
WIM Conferences in 2003 and 2005 catalyzed dialogue among diverse groups

4. Progress to date Surveying the issues at the 2003 WIM Conference
Perceived risks

5. Progress to date
Surveying the issues at the 2003 WIM Conference survey
Perceived benefits

6. Progress to date Prioritization of issues in 2003
Women’s economic empowerment
Women’s social empowerment
Health and education
Safety and security
Summary vision statement
To create a future of prosperity and peace resulting from improved quality of life [which] is reflected in womens’ ablity to make choices on issues affecting their lives and to have the means to put these choices into actions.

7. Progress to date Eight main goals created in 2005
Improving Education and Literacy;
Improving Health Care Services;
Reducing Communicable Diseases including HIV/AIDs;
Increasing Economic, Political, Cultural and Social Participation
Strengthening and Sustaining Women’s Associations;
Ensuring Sustainable Livelihoods;
Mitigating Environmental Harm; and
Promoting Safe, Secure and Peaceful Communities.
Framework for Action 2005 and onward
Government agencies developed local Action Plans with Womens Associations at six sites
Implementation Frameworks in development
WIM Steering Committee to monitor progress

8. On-going challenges
Achieving consensus across diverse stakeholders on final WIM Action Plan
Ensuring harmonization of strategic plans with on-the-ground actions
Sytematically measuring impacts and outcomes
Building capacity for local leadership