{"id":23860,"date":"2022-03-01T14:34:40","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T13:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/\/?post_type=publication&#038;p=23860"},"modified":"2024-04-15T11:48:18","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T09:48:18","slug":"grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impact","status":"publish","type":"publication","link":"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/nl\/publication\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Grassroots research on local diamond mining impact"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During 2021, IPIS supported members of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition<\/a> (KP CSC) in a series of grassroots studies on the human rights, socio-economic and environmental impact of diamond mining in eight African countries. IPIS provided online trainings on field survey methodology&nbsp;as well as editorial support to ten civil society organisations who carried out independent field research and data analyses. The studies combined newly-collected primary data &#8211; collected through field surveys \u2013 with secondary data sources to provide key insights on the realities of mining communities and communities near diamond mining sites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The objective of the project was to improve the understanding of real-life impacts of the national artisanal or industrial diamond mining sectors in these diamond producing countries and to formulate clear recommendations to governmental, industry and civil society stakeholders in order to enhance human rights, traceability, accountability and sustainability in the diamond supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mining-sites-overview.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mining-sites-overview-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23888\" style=\"width:826px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mining-sites-overview-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mining-sites-overview-edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mining-sites-overview-edited-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mining-sites-overview-edited-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mining-sites-overview-edited-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mining-sites-overview-edited-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\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-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/lesotho\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Lesotho_report-719x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23861\" style=\"width:250px;height:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Lesotho_report-719x1024.png 719w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Lesotho_report-211x300.png 211w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Lesotho_report-768x1093.png 768w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Lesotho_report-1079x1536.png 1079w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Lesotho_report.png 1213w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-large-scale-diamond-mining-in-lesotho-unpacking-its-impact-on-adjacent-nbsp-communitie-s\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/lesotho\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Large-Scale Diamond Mining in Lesotho: Unpacking its Impact on Adjacent&nbsp;Communitie<\/a>s<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">In&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/lesotho\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesotho<\/a>, MCDF (Maluti Community Development Forum) investigated the impact of large-scale diamond mining on adjacent communities. Diamond-affected communities from 19 villages in the mining region of the Maluti Mountains reported environmental pollution, the lack of employment opportunities and insufficient Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) measures as key issues. The study also revealed alarmingly high levels of nitrate in water samples taken near the Letseng mine tailing sites that link to key water sources for communities in Letseng and Maloraneng villages. MCDF calls on the government and mining companies to address and prevent the adverse impacts of diamond mining, through meaningful due diligence and consultation processes, amongst other strategies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"effects-of-artisanal-diamond-mining-on-the-living-conditions-of-local-communities-in-the-central-african-republic\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Effects of artisanal diamond mining on the living conditions of local communities in the Central African Republic<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Central African Republic<\/a>&nbsp;(CAR), CCRAG (Centre Centrafricain de Recherche et d\u2019Analyse G\u00e9opolitique) studied the effects of artisanal diamond mining on the living conditions of local communities in the towns of Boda, Nola et Berberati (south-west CAR). There, a total of 42 mining sites were visited. The report sheds light on the impact of artisanal diamond mining on the environment (pollution), livelihoods and social aspects in mining communities, and emphasises the role of national authorities in increasing the economic potential of the sector through a better control over the diamond trade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/CAR_report-725x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23868\" style=\"width:250px;height:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/CAR_report-725x1024.png 725w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/CAR_report-213x300.png 213w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/CAR_report-768x1084.png 768w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/CAR_report-1088x1536.png 1088w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/CAR_report.png 1224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/cote-divoire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"726\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cote-dIvoire_report-726x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23872\" style=\"width:250px;height:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cote-dIvoire_report-726x1024.png 726w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cote-dIvoire_report-213x300.png 213w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cote-dIvoire_report-768x1083.png 768w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cote-dIvoire_report-1089x1536.png 1089w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cote-dIvoire_report.png 1228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mapping-the-economic-and-social-challenges-of-artisanal-and-small-scale-diamond-mining-in-cote-d-ivoire-a-case-study-of-the-seguela-and-tortiya-areas\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/cote-divoire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mapping the Economic and Social Challenges of Artisanal and Small-Scale Diamond Mining in C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire: A Case Study of the Seguela and Tortiya Areas<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/cote-divoire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Republic of C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire<\/a>, GRPIE (Groupe de Recherche et de Plaidoyer sur les Industries Extractives) mapped the economic and social challenges of artisanal and small-scale diamond mining in the areas of Seguela and Tortiya, the two main diamond producing areas of the country. Data was collected in 17 mining sites. The research shows that diamond mining communities experience economic hardship due to the decline of diamond production, leading to workforce migrations towards the gold mining sector. The study includes testimonies of how artisanal diamond mining can be an effective and efficient means of fighting poverty and stimulating development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vulnerability-of-artisanal-diamond-miners-in-guinea-mapping-and-remediation-needs-case-studies-in-macenta-kerouane-and-forecariah\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/guinea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vulnerability of Artisanal Diamond Miners in Guinea: Mapping and Remediation Needs. Case studies in Macenta, K\u00e9rouan\u00e9 and For\u00e9cariah<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/guinea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Republic of Guinea<\/a>, Action Mines Guin\u00e9e and CEDIDE (Centre du Commerce International pour le D\u00e9veloppement) examined the vulnerability of artisanal diamond miners through case studies conducted in 38 sites in Macenta, K\u00e9rouan\u00e9 and For\u00e9cariah. Results show that artisanal diamond mining benefits tend to be undermined by the low level of formalisation within the sector. In order to reduce the vulnerability of miners, the study made recommendations to key actors in the artisanal diamond mining chain in the Republic of Guinea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/guinea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Guinee_report-724x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23875\" style=\"width:250px;height:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Guinee_report-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Guinee_report-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Guinee_report-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Guinee_report-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Guinee_report.png 1226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/drc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"727\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DRC_report-727x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23878\" style=\"width:250px;height:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DRC_report-727x1024.png 727w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DRC_report-213x300.png 213w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DRC_report-768x1082.png 768w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DRC_report-1090x1536.png 1090w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DRC_report.png 1228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-impact-of-artisanal-and-small-scale-diamond-and-gold-mining-on-the-environment-in-kasai-oriental-and-tshopo-provinces-of-the-democratic-republic-of-congo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/drc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The impact of artisanal and small-scale diamond and gold mining on the environment in Kasai-Oriental and Tshopo provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GAERN (Groupe d\u2019Appui aux Exploitants des Ressources Naturelles) and CENADEP (Centre National d\u2019Appui au D\u00e9veloppement et \u00e0 la Participation Populaire) analysed the impact of artisanal and small-scale diamond and gold mining on the environment in Kasai-Oriental and Tshopo provinces of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/drc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Democratic Republic of Congo<\/a>. Water pollution and soil degradation are flagged as the two main challenges to a sustainable supply chain. The study calls upon the Congolese government to better regulate and support communities in sustainable management of the environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vulnerability-of-artisanal-diamond-miners-in-guinea-mapping-and-remediation-needs-case-studies-in-macenta-kerouane-and-forecariah\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/sierra-leone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The challenges characterizing Sierra&nbsp;Leone\u2019s artisanal diamond mining sector \u2013 and why the sector should be formalized<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/sierra-leone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sierra Leone<\/a>, the Network Movement for Justice and Development (NMJD) surveyed a representative sampling of 21 artisanal mining sites to analyse the opportunities and challenges to the formalisation of the diamond sector in the country. NMJD\u2019s analysis of the characteristics of the artisanal diamond mining sector sheds a light on some legislative, socio-economic and operational challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/sierra-leone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SL-report-723x1024-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25235\" style=\"width:250px;height:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SL-report-723x1024-1.png 723w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SL-report-723x1024-1-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/state-of-play-and-mapping-of-diamond-mining-sites-in-eastern-cameroon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cameroun-page-de-couverture-723x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25238\" style=\"width:250px;height:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cameroun-page-de-couverture-723x1024.png 723w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cameroun-page-de-couverture-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cameroun-page-de-couverture-768x1088.png 768w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cameroun-page-de-couverture-1084x1536.png 1084w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cameroun-page-de-couverture.png 1224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-impact-of-artisanal-and-small-scale-diamond-and-gold-mining-on-the-environment-in-kasai-oriental-and-tshopo-provinces-of-the-democratic-republic-of-congo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/state-of-play-and-mapping-of-diamond-mining-sites-in-eastern-cameroon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State of play and mapping of diamond mining sites in Eastern Cameroon<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpcivilsociety.org\/publication\/coalition\/grassroots-research-on-local-diamond-mining-impacts\/state-of-play-and-mapping-of-diamond-mining-sites-in-eastern-cameroon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cameroon<\/a>, the R\u00e9seau de Lutte contre la Faim (RELUFA) carried out a mapping exercise to locate artisanal diamond mining sites in Eastern Cameroon, understand which actors frequent and monitor them and, study the socio-economic and environmental characteristics of the diamond production and trade.&nbsp;The study highlights that diamond production in the region is both low and very difficult to trace as miners tend to work on unregistered sites and sell their production to informal buyers. Moreover, the lack of buying offices in Eastern Cameroon leads artisanal miners to sell their production to buyers in the neighbouring Central African Republic. Formalisation is therefore identified as key to improve traceability, as well as tax collection and redistribution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"922\" src=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/EN_fundedbyEU_VERTICAL_RGB_POS.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31739 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/EN_fundedbyEU_VERTICAL_RGB_POS.png 910w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/EN_fundedbyEU_VERTICAL_RGB_POS-296x300.png 296w, https:\/\/ipisresearch.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/EN_fundedbyEU_VERTICAL_RGB_POS-768x778.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These documents have been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The content of these documents are the sole responsibility of the authors and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During 2021, IPIS supported members of the Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition (KP CSC) in a series of grassroots studies on the human rights, socio-economic and environmental impact of diamond mining in eight African countries. 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