Strengthening responsible and traceable supply chains of conflict minerals including the regional approach to the Kimberley Process to enhance sust

The overall objective of this intervention is to ¿contribute to peace building and stabilisation efforts in mineral rich high risk areas¿. This overall objective is broken down into the following specific objectives ¿ 1. The Regional Approach to the implementation of the Kimberley Process as well as responsible production and trade of gold and potentially other conflict minerals such as the ¿Three Ts¿ in the four Mano River Union countries is supported to enhance the development and livelihood aspects of artisanal mining. ¿ 2. The countries of the MRU contribute effectively to the governance of their artisanal mining sector while ensuring traceability and compliance with social and environmental standards to maintain stability peace and access to international markets.