{"id":42431,"date":"2026-07-06T15:59:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/?p=42431"},"modified":"2026-07-06T16:46:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T14:46:38","slug":"saemape-and-ipis-launch-a-training-programme-on-the-use-of-mapping-tools-to-improve-mining-site-data-utilisation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/nl\/saemape-and-ipis-launch-a-training-programme-on-the-use-of-mapping-tools-to-improve-mining-site-data-utilisation\/","title":{"rendered":"SAEMAPE and IPIS launch a training programme on the use of mapping tools to improve mining site data utilisation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artisanal mining plays a major role in the local economy of the Democratic Republic of Congo. For large sections of the population, it is a vital source of income and livelihood, in a context characterised by unemployment and a scarcity of economic opportunities in the formal sector. Hundreds of thousands of artisanal miners, traders and informal workers are involved in activities such as the extraction, washing, concentration, transport and trade of minerals. This activity makes a significant contribution to supplying international markets, whilst ensuring the economic survival of many families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, this sector faces numerous challenges, including a legal framework undermined by the prevalence of informal practices, human rights violations and environmental impacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To gain a better understanding of the sector and its challenges, IPIS and several technical departments within the Ministry of Mines have been collaborating for 15 years to collect primary data in the field, particularly in the east and south of the country. IPIS has endeavoured to make this data freely available as <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/home\/maps-data\/open-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">open data<\/a><\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/home\/maps-data\/open-data\/\"><em>.<\/em><\/a> This data is accessible not only to the authorities, but also to researchers, journalists and the general public for research and understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipisresearch.be\/mapping\/webmapping\/drcongo\/v6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DRC-ASM-webmap-1024x575.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DRC-ASM-webmap-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DRC-ASM-webmap-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DRC-ASM-webmap-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DRC-ASM-webmap-1536x863.png 1536w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DRC-ASM-webmap-2048x1151.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/home\/maps-data\/maps-of-drc\/interactive-map-of-artisanal-and-small-scale-mining-exploitation-in-eastern-drc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Access the interactive map of ASM<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch-dashboard.shinyapps.io\/open_data_app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Open-data-dashboard-1024x588.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Open-data-dashboard-1024x588.png 1024w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Open-data-dashboard-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Open-data-dashboard-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Open-data-dashboard-1536x882.png 1536w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Open-data-dashboard-2048x1176.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/home\/maps-data\/maps-of-drc\/open-data-dashboard-on-artisanal-and-small-scale-mining-in-eastern-drc\/\">Explore the open data dashboard<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Director-General of the <em>Service d\u2019Assistance et d\u2019Encadrement de l\u2019Exploitation Mini\u00e8re Artisanale et \u00e0 Petite \u00c9chelle<\/em> (SAEMAPE), Jean Paul Kapongo Kadiobo, emphasises that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>This joint initiative aims not only to gain a better understanding of the dynamics surrounding the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector, but also to make reliable and accessible information available to the general public, in particular through the publication of interactive maps<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From 30 March to 2 April 2026, SAEMAPE and IPIS jointly organised a technical workshop to build the mapping capacities of staff from SAEMAPE and other mining agencies, such as the Mining Cadastre (CAMI) and the National Geological Survey (SGN-C). This workshop will be followed by further joint training sessions to enhance the technical skills of the Ministry\u2019s experts in the use of modern geospatial analysis tools and to contribute to the effective management of primary data on mineral resource exploitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-11.03.22.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"42441\" src=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-11.03.22-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-11.03.22-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-11.03.22-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-11.03.22-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-11.03.22-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-11.03.22.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Atelier_QGIS_IPIS_SAEMAPE_EGD_04.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"42438\" src=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Atelier_QGIS_IPIS_SAEMAPE_EGD_04-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Atelier_QGIS_IPIS_SAEMAPE_EGD_04-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Atelier_QGIS_IPIS_SAEMAPE_EGD_04-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Atelier_QGIS_IPIS_SAEMAPE_EGD_04-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Atelier_QGIS_IPIS_SAEMAPE_EGD_04-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Atelier_QGIS_IPIS_SAEMAPE_EGD_04.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cIn a context where the sector\u2019s overall policy is based on the transition from artisanal mining to small-scale mining through formalisation, proficiency in geospatial information management tools is one of the essential pillars of planning and decision-making. This initiative is therefore of paramount importance for the future of the ASM sector, which we are responsible for regulating<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\">Jean Paul Kapongo Kadiobo, Director-General of SAEMAPE<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-14.31.411.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"757\" data-id=\"42432\" src=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-14.31.411-1024x757.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-14.31.411-1024x757.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-14.31.411-300x222.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-14.31.411-768x567.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-14.31.411.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-14.31.40.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"989\" height=\"599\" data-id=\"42444\" src=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-14.31.40.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-14.31.40.jpeg 989w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-14.31.40-300x182.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-14.31.40-768x465.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:36% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/UK_International_Development_logo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/UK_International_Development_logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42387 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/UK_International_Development_logo.png 960w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/UK_International_Development_logo-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/UK_International_Development_logo-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This successful initiative was made possible thanks to financial support from the Foreign, Commonwealth &amp; Development Office (FCDO) and technical support from <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecogeodata.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>ECOGEODATA<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em><strong>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From 30 March to 2 April 2026, SAEMAPE and IPIS jointly organised a technical workshop to build the mapping capacities of staff from SAEMAPE and other mining agencies, such as the Mining Cadastre (CAMI) and the National Geological Survey (SGN-C). 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