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IMPACT’s Knowledge Hub brings together research, analysis, stories, and project results that show how communities and partners are transforming natural resource management. Use the filters to explore content by focus area, natural resource, country, or type.
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How Taxation Discourages Legal Trade in DRC: Opportunities for Reform
This paper examines how the fiscal regime is contributing to corruption and proposes recommendations to the DRC government for reform.
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First Year of Savings Builds Resilience in Burkina Faso’s Gold Mining Communities
Elélé and Juliette are from an artisanal gold mining community in Burkina Faso’s Centre-Ouest region. For the past year, they’ve been meeting with their neighbours each week to put a small amount of money into savings.
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Analysis & Commentary
Recycled Gold—How Responsible Is It? (Hint: Not Always)
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Analysis & Commentary
What is the Role of Women in Gold Smuggling?
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Analysis & Commentary
Russia, Gold, and Africa’s Latest Cold War: Upping the Ante for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains
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Analysis & Commentary
US Sanctions: Step Forward to End Impunity for DRC’s Illicit Gold Trade
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Analysis & Commentary
Russia: The Next Frontier for Conflict Diamonds
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Press Releases & News
Industry Push on Global Gold Centers Can Reduce Conflict Gold Trade – Advocacy Groups
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The Intermediaries: Traders Who Threaten the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Efforts for Conflict-Free Gold
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A Golden Web: How India Became One of the World’s Largest Gold Smuggling Hubs
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Press Releases & News
India Turning a Blind Eye to Smuggled Gold
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Documenting Best Practices: Formalization of Artisanal Mining Sector
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Press Releases & News
Loopholes in Mali’s Export Tax Regime make it a Magnet for the Illicit Trade of Gold in West Africa
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The West African El Dorado: Mapping the Illicit Trade of Gold in Côte d’Ivoire, Mali and Burkina Faso
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Enabling Change in Supply Chains by Putting Communities First
Ultimately, long-term sustainability relies on community ownership and adaptive governance structures. By aligning local development with global supply chain practices, it is possible to create systems that are not only responsible and equitable but also resilient in the face of future challenges.
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