
Gender-Responsive Mining Policies
IGF case studies on skills, employment, and inclusive governance
This publication outlines gender-responsive mining policies that support skills, employment, and inclusive governance in Chile, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mauritania, and South Africa.
This publication presents case studies of instances where mining companies adopted policies and practices to support gender equality and social inclusion in Chile, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mauritania, and South Africa. Each of the following cases is accompanied by an analysis of the relevant regulatory framework enabling good mining practices, as well as key lessons learned:
- Direct employment and skills development of local women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Local partnerships for intersectional and gender-responsive procurement in South Africa.
- Skills development and partnerships with cooperative enterprises in Mauritania.
- Inclusive community benefit agreement and horizontal linkages in Chile.
You might also be interested in
ASGM Tailings Management and Reprocessing Governance
This report outlines technical aspects, governance frameworks, and policy recommendations for artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) tailings management and reprocessing.
IGF Case Study: Leveraging Technologies for Gender Equality in Mining Communities
How can sharing technological infrastructure support gender equality and serve the broad betterment of mining communities?
Parental Leave Policies in the Mining Sector
An in-depth look at international and national parental leave frameworks and policies across 12 countries.
Women and the Mine of the Future
Uncovering the gender-disaggregated employment profile for large-scale mining, focusing on women and their occupations in 12 countries.