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1 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized World Bank Group Launch of the Zambia Mining Investment and Governance Review (MinGov) report Panel Discussion: Zambia beyond the MinGov - Exploring key elements for a mining sector strategy Public Disclosure Authorized November 7, 2016, Luskaka Matthew Bliss, Deputy Director, IGF d

2 The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development Mining and sustainable development - managing one to advance the other MPF, 2013

3 IGF who we are IGF-MPF commitment IGF members commit to ensuring that mining activities within their jurisdictions are compatible with the objectives of sustainable development and poverty reduction. Government platform for dialogue, implementation 56 member countries Member Executive Committee of six Member Task Force(s) Secretariat Strategic partners History Johannesburg Summit UN partnership Global Dialogue Initiative, S. Africa, Canada st IGF AGM - 25 member countries UNCSD 18th Session needs survey accepted Mining Policy Framework - UNCSD Session 2013 IGF-MPF recognized by G8, members; 10 years old; Secretariat to IISD th AGM Geneva, October 24-28; 56 members

4 IGF Member States 56 as of October 2016

5 IGF what we do Engagement and Outreach IGF meetings, membership and partnerships with other organizations Mining Policy Framework Mining and sustainable development managing one to advance the other Capacity Building & Technical Support Enhancing capacities to achieve sustainable development objectives through good governance in the global mining sector

6 Engagement and Outreach Annual General Meeting October in Geneva, hosted by UNCTAD Save the date Oct 16-20, delegates multistakeholder +50 country governments; non-oecd government delegates supported by IGF Regional Forums African Mining INDABA; IGF supports the sustainable development program PDAC; IGF leads the IGF-WEF-PDAC event Partnerships Global Affairs Canada funded Oct 2015 to Sep 2020 IISD hosts Secretariat; UNCTAD hosts the AGM WEF, UNDP, CCSI, World Bank [ BGR, CIRDI, IDB, ]

7 The Mining Policy Framework (1) Commitment of members The MPF represents the commitment of member States to ensuring that mining activities within their jurisdictions are compatible with the objectives of sustainable development and poverty reduction Six thematic areas Legal and policy environment Financial and benefit optimization Socioeconomic benefit optimization Environmental management Post-mining transition Artisanal and small-scale mining

8 Capacity building and technical support Guidance Documents Artisanal & Small Scale Mining (ASM) Base Erosion & Profit Shifting (BEPS) Members consider and select new guidance annually National & regional workshops and support East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) - continuing West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) - previous Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) - potential Demand-driven training Tailored to specific member requirements

9 IGF Reports

10 IGF Guidance for Governments: ASM - Inaugural guide - designed for regulators - supplement available - summary, training tools requested by members

11 Panel Discussion guiding questions: What makes up a long-term mining strategy to realize both Zambia s geological and development potential? What s the significance of long term mining strategy? How can it serve sector growth and development? What are its key elements? Options to measure and track performance

12 Mining Policy Framework compared to MinGov MPF Thematic Areas MInGov # of Questions Coverage 1/ 1. Legal and Policy Environment 1) Generation of and access to geological information 19 Very high 2) Revision and periodic updating of mining codes and standards 6 Very high 3) Permitting process 58 Very high 2. Financial Benefit Optimization 1) Implementation of an optimal revenue generation scheme 39 Very high 2) Human and intellectual resources to manage the sector 3 High 3) Integration of fiscal instruments and policy objectives 11 Very high 4) Addressing the issue of the distribution of benefits 5 Very high 5) Adopting an optimal mining policy 8 High 3. Socioeconomic Benefit Optimization 1) Integrating mines and mining into the local, regional and national fabrics 26 Very high 2) Making education a national priority 9 Low 3) Addressing community health 3 Very low 4) Ensuring high standards for occupational health and safety 0 Very low 5) Creating business development opportunities 43 Very high 6) Addressing potential security issues 5 High 7) Respecting human rights, indigenous peoples, and cultural heritage 11 High

13 Mining Policy Framework compared to MinGov (continued) MPF Thematic Areas MInGov # of Questions Coverage 1/ 4. Environmental Management 1) Management of water 8 High 2) Avoiding and minimizing potential adverse effects to biodiversity 3 High 5. Post-Mining Transition 1) Ensuring that closure plans are of high standard and updated regularly 1 Low 2) Developing financial assurance mechanisms for mine closures 3 Low 3) Accepting a leadership role for orphaned/abandoned mines 1 Very Low 6. Small-Scale Mining 1) Integrating informal ASM activities into the legal system 5 Very high 2) Integrating informal ASM activities into the formal economic system 9 High 3) Reducing the social and environmental impacts of ASM 2 Low Memorandum items (additional issues covered by MInGov) 1) SOEs/State equity participation in mining 18 2) Other (mostly economic indicators) 21

14 THANK YOU IGF Secretariat: Secretariat funded by: Secretariat hosted by:

15 The Mining Policy Framework (2) Country assessment and implementation Open to all member governments 18-month cycle Assessments to date 3 Assessments completed Dominican Republic October 2014 Uganda March 2015 Madagascar March 2015 Training and implementation to date 3 post-assessment training and implementation completed Training and implementation focused on assessment needs identified

16 The Mining Policy Framework (3) MPF assessments synthesis of findings - key strengths MPF thematic area Dominican Republic Madagascar Uganda Legal and policy environment MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM Financial and benefit optimization MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM Socioeconomic benefit optimization LOW LOW LOW Environmental management MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM Post-mining transition MEDIUM LOW LOW Artisanal and small-scale mining LOW LOW MEDIUM

17 The Mining Policy Framework (4) Assessment and implementation current pipeline Senegal July 2016 Mongolia August 2016 Suriname September 2016 Burkina Faso under consideration Next steps In-country training based on assessment Identify new countries (3 to 4 per year) that are ready to implement Identify, communicate, and address common weaknesses

18 Mining Policy Framework SDG analysis

19 Mining Policy Framework SDG analysis

20 Mining Policy Framework SDG analysis