By Global Rights Nigeria

The West African Mining Host Communities INDABA is a pivotal conference dedicated to elevating natural resource governance and addressing the critical issues of environmental and social safeguards for mining host communities in West Africa.

Building on the success of our previous conference, this year’s event will be centered around the theme, “Insecurity and Minerals Governance in West Africa: Building Mechanisms for the Protection of Mining Host Communities.”

At this year’s INDABA, we aspire to delve deep into the intricate challenges surrounding mineral governance and security in mining host communities, investigating their profound impact on the well-being of these communities.

Our objectives include exploring the intricate link between mining activities and security concerns, encompassing issues like insurgency, conflicts, and illicit activities.

We are determined to enhance awareness and understanding of the security hurdles faced by these communities, foster open dialogue and collaboration among diverse stakeholders to develop effective strategies for mitigating security risks, and ultimately promote sustainable development.

The Summit will shed light on best practices, innovative approaches, and successful case studies in addressing security challenges related to mineral resource extraction while also strengthening partnerships between the mining companies, regulators, host communities and civil society organizations to drive sustainable development.

The 2023 West African Mining Host Communities INDABA is set to be an engaging and informative event, featuring a wide array of activities.

These include plenary sessions with keynote speeches, panel discussions, and expert presentations, interactive workshops and training sessions designed to bolster skills in community engagement, advocacy, and sustainable development planning.

We will also spotlight successful initiatives, projects, and case studies related to energy transition and mining host communities.

Networking sessions will provide a platform to connect, share experiences, and forge valuable partnerships.

This year’s Summit will bring together key stakeholders from West Africa and across the continent, including mining host communities, civil society organizations, government representatives, industry experts, and international organizations, to discuss challenges, share experiences, and propose solutions for the sustainable development of mining host communities.

This year’s INDABA promises to be a remarkable gathering you wouldn’t want to miss! Register to attend virtually using the link below.

Date: Wednesday, 15th to Friday, 17th November 2023.

Time: 09:30 AM (WAT) Daily.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER https://zoom.us/j/92023428283?pwd=UkxLdlAxUmxReGtyendneWlEWUxnUT09

The Convening is in both English and French languages with provisions for translations in both languages. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of history!. Join us at the West African Mining Host Communities INDABA 2023 to contribute to meaningful change and sustainable solutions.

The 2023 West African Mining Host Communities Indaba is hosted by Global Rights in partnership with African Coalition for Corporate Accountability (ACCA) in collaboration with its partners, with kind support from the Ford Foundation.