Madini kwa Amani na Maendeleo – Minerals for Peace and Development

In December 2019, IPIS joined the consortium of International Alert, EurAC, OGP and Justice Plus to implement the Madini kwa Amani na Maendeleo (Minerals for Peace and Development) project, which aims to improve security, social cohesion and human rights in the conflict-ridden mineral-rich regions of eastern DRC.

To achieve this objective, the Madini project aims to contribute to local, provincial, and national stability and development by (a) improving security for communities around targeted mine sites in Ituri and South Kivu and (b) supporting government, private sector, and civil society actors along targeted 3T and gold supply chains to respect international due diligence standards.

In August 2024, the project entered its second phase. Having laid the foundations for more effective management of conflicts around the targeted mining areas in eastern DRC and initiated various reform processes to improve access to responsible minerals through the blue mines status, increase transparency on taxes along artisanal mineral supply chains, and tackle regulatory reforms for greater formalization of the artisanal sector, Madini will expand upon these efforts for the next two years.

The project builds on IPIS’ global research and technical expertise, including longstanding experience in monitoring incidents at mining sites in eastern DRC. IPIS takes the lead on research and monitoring studies that form the basis of the activities within the project.

IPIS’ work began with mapping and data collection on nearly 200 mines in South Kivu and Ituri. In subsequent phases, IPIS will conduct regular site monitoring and conflict analysis activities and develop reports based on these missions that will be shared with local communities and key decision-makers at local, provincial and national levels. In addition, IPIS is also playing a role in engaging with national stakeholders, supporting local civil society organisations and sharing project results and recommendations with other key influencers in Europe.