Global Dialoque: An update Denis Lagace, Director General on behalf of Gary Nash, Assistant Deputy Minister Minerals and Metals Sector Natural Resources Canada

2 The Global Dialogue Johannesburg Plan of Implementation Paragraph 46 Type II Partnership Enhance contribution of the sector to sustainable development Jointly sponsored by South Africa and Canada

3 Participating Countries Participating Countries

4 Stage 1: Preparatory Process Meeting in Geneva 1-3 October Countries and 4 Multilateral Institutions Rules of Procedure for the Intergovernmental Forum Draft Terms of Reference to provide a framework to: Promote the mining sector Share experiences, consider and provide advice, and Respond to challenges and make recommendations. Identification of work programme themes

5 Promoting the political relevance of the Mining Sector Question of political support Role for countries Convey message to central agencies Work within multilateral institutions

6 Sharing experiences The African Mining Partnership Mines Ministries of the Americas (CAMMA) APEC – Group of Experts on Minerals, Energy, Exploration and Development

7 Our current major challenge: The Extractive Industries Review Final report submitted to the World Bank The World Bank can continue its role but Many caveats Governance Pro-poor public and private governance Social and environmental policies Human rights guarantees Communities, prior consent and revenue sharing Indigenous, rights Third party audits for companies and governments

8 Work Programme Proposals Within the overarching theme of governance: National policy & regulations resource management regimes legal frameworks Development of local communities community engagement approaches Small-scale miners Post-closure planning Enhancing life-cycle contribution Market issues and investment policies

9 A leading issue for the Forum Funding Seeking interest from donors Articulating an attractive work programme A survey of projects supported by donors An inventory of what has been done Guidance on proposals for the work programme

10 Next Meeting: May, 2004 Co-Chaired by Canada and South Africa Co-hosted with UNCTAD in Geneva: interpretation Finalise Defining Documents Terms of Reference Rules of Procedure Review the proposed Work Programme Seek Notifications & Officially Launch the Forum

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