Twenty years of natural resource governance. Twenty perspectives on what has changed and what comes next.
We’re launching 20 Voices for 20 Years, starting with Mark Robinson of EITI on NRGI’s contribution.
🎥 Watch: https://t.co/BnA62khNl8
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/n3dONXeSU4
It was a fruitful engagement between @CSCOUg1, @AnardeUganda@MEMD_Uganda, with support from @NRGInstitute
discussing regulations for the Mining and Minerals Act 2022.
Pressing issues included;
✔️ Licensing and formalization of artisanal miners
✔️ Mineral loyalties
The #AMDC is working for Africa's development fostered through benefit sharing, value addition, and economic diversification.
By focusing on these three areas, we can ensure that the energy transition is fair and benefits everyone, not just a few. It's about empowering countries and communities to grow and thrive.
So how can you help?
Support policies and companies that promote fair sharing of benefits, local processing of minerals, and economic growth in resource-rich countries. Share this message and be part of a just energy future.
Together, we can power the future and ensure that everyone shares in the prosperity of the energy transition.
#AMDCMedia #GreenMinerals #CriticalMinerals
Women’s associations in Uganda’s artisanal mining sector are driving change—expanding ownership, raising incomes, and improving safety. Through cooperatives, they’re challenging norms, and proving that when women organize, communities thrive. https://t.co/QKCUwatmzG
CSOs with support from @NRGInstitute has called for faster finalization of all the mining sector regulations and made recommendations to close off some gaps to maximize full potential for the mining sector.
See details in the link here;
@MEMD_Uganda
https://t.co/5yZyl0QYX0
Uganda's mining sector contributes less than 1% to Uganda's GDP due to its gross informality, which affects domestic revenue mobilisation efforts in place.
Formalising the sector, especially for ASMs, can be the game-changer for Uganda.
See details here
https://t.co/n1ERUVpdVn
Kabalega Foundation conveys hearty congratulations to the Omukama of @Bunyoro_Kitara Kingdom upon the 31st Coronation Anniversary.
Wishing you good health as you reign on the throne of your forefathers, and prosperity for all the people of #BunyoroKitara.
#Empango2025
The Government and civil society must engage regularly due to the latter's vital role.
Energy and Mineral Development Minister, Hon. @NankabirwaRS in today’s conference highlighted how CSOs connect communities to decision-makers, ensuring accountability & independent monitoring.
In remarks delivered by Acting Commissioner Upstream Petroleum, Frank Mugisha, the Government pledged to uphold human rights in extractives.
#UgOilCSOMeet
#ComingUp
Watch out for this national #Dialogue on Unlocking Mineral value addition to support Uganda's 10 fold Growth Strategy, happening next week on Wednesday the 26th of March 2025.
#UgMineralValueAddition
🇺🇬 "The Uganda National Mining Company can support economic growth, but only with strong governance, clear objectives & robust oversight. The govt. must also ensure a sound dividend policy & alignment with national development goals." – @paulbagabo at NRGI’s engagement in Uganda.
🇺🇬 Uganda has set up a national mining company to boost state participation & maximize mineral benefits.
At a recent NRGI, @ACODE_Uganda & @CSCOUg1 event, @PaulBagabo outlined key priorities for success:
✅ Clear objectives
✅ Strong governance
✅ Robust oversight
Mineral conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are driven by the country’s immense mineral wealth, including cobalt, gold, and diamonds, which attract international demand but fuel ongoing violence and exploitation. Armed groups, such as M23 and ADF, control mining areas and use the proceeds to fund their operations, deepening the cycle of conflict.
Multinational companies exacerbate the situation by profiting from these resources while often ignoring the human cost in their supply chains. Addressing the mineral conflicts in the DRC requires a coordinated effort between the government, neighbouring countries, regional organisations, international organizations, and the private sector to break the link between resource exploitation and violence.
@NEMEnergy1@The_AEMI
Mind set change is critical in improving waste management in Uganda.
Public attitude should change to look at waste as raw-material for further production to enhance sustainability and environmental protection.
#Wastemanagementug