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IMPACT We are an independent, global organization working with communities to transform natural resource governance. IMPACT is an independent, non-profit organization.

IMPACT works with local communities to challenge, change, and lead how their natural resources are governed. We transform the management of natural resources in regions where security and human rights are at risk. Using evidence-based research, policy innovation, and strong local partnerships, we ensure natural resources support lasting peace, sustainable development, and equality. We are guided by a core belief: lasting change begins with empowered local leadership built through investment, capacity, and visibility. We envision a world where natural resources contribute to equitable development, and where communities decide how their natural wealth is managed.

La 10e Réunion des ministres chargés des Mines de la Conférence internationale sur la région des Grands Lacs/ Internatio...
10/12/2026

La 10e Réunion des ministres chargés des Mines de la Conférence internationale sur la région des Grands Lacs/ International Conference on the Great Lakes Region se tient actuellement à Lusaka, en Zambie.

Autour de la table : des responsables de la région, des représentants des États membres et des partenaires au développement. Les échanges portent notamment sur l’Initiative régionale révisée contre l’exploitation illégale des ressources naturelles (IRRN), avec un accent sur la traçabilité et la certification des minerais, la création de valeur ajoutée et le commerce transfrontalier.

« L’Union européenne est prête et disposée à soutenir les efforts visant à faire des ressources minérales, autrefois sources de conflits, des moteurs de stabilité régionale et de prospérité partagée. »

S.E. Karolina Stasiak, Ambassadrice de l’Union européenne auprès de la Zambie / European Union in Zambia et du COMESA, a réaffirmé l’engagement de l’UE en faveur d’une gouvernance responsable des ressources minérales. Dans son intervention, elle est également revenue sur la coopération entre l’UE et IMPACT, notamment pour renforcer les régimes d’exportation de l’or et accompagner la numérisation des systèmes et procédures de gouvernance des ressources minérales.

Au-delà des discussions techniques, la rencontre doit aussi permettre de renforcer la coopération régionale. L’enjeu reste de faire passer les engagements pris au niveau régional vers des actions concrètes, avec des effets visibles pour les communautés de la région des Grands Lacs.

La réunion bénéficie du financement de l’Union Européenne au Burundi à travers le Projet régional de contribution à l’amélioration de la gouvernance des ressources minérales dans la région des Grands Lacs, mis en œuvre par IMPACT dans le cadre du Programme Paix et Sécurité de l’Union européenne.

The 33rd Meeting of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) Regional Committee against the Illega...
10/09/2026

The 33rd Meeting of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) Regional Committee against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources continued today for its second day in Lusaka, Zambia.

Delegates from ICGLR Member States reviewed progress in implementing regional commitments to combat the illegal exploitation of natural resources, with a focus on strengthening mineral certification, transparency, and accountability across Africa's Great Lakes Region.

Discussions examined how existing mechanisms could be improved to support responsible mineral trade, including stronger oversight, reliable mineral data, and better approaches to artisanal gold exports. The agenda also looked beyond certification to the economic opportunities that mineral resources can create. Delegates considered how regional cooperation, responsible cross-border trade, and greater value addition could contribute to peace and development across the region.

The Regional Committee meeting continues tomorrow, with recommendations from its discussions expected to inform the upcoming Meeting of Ministers in Charge of Mines, as Member States work towards stronger regional cooperation on mineral governance.

The meeting is funded by Union Européenne au Burundipean Union, through the Regional Project to Contribute to the Improvement of Mineral Resources Governance in the Great Lakes Region, implemented by IMPACT within the framework of the European Union’s Peace and Security Programme.

The 33rd Meeting of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) Regional Committee against the Illega...
10/08/2026

The 33rd Meeting of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) Regional Committee against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources kicked off today in Lusaka, Zambia.

Taking place from 8 to 10 October 2026, the meeting brings together representatives of ICGLR Member States to review progress on the Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and strengthen regional cooperation.

Discussions will focus on mineral certification and traceability, alongside practical measures to improve mineral governance across the Great Lakes Region of Africa. The outcomes will help inform the upcoming Meeting of Ministers in Charge of Mines, as Member States work towards more responsible mineral supply chains that contribute to peace, stability, and economic development.

The meeting is funded by Union Européenne au Burundi, through the Regional Project to Contribute to the Improvement of Mineral Resources Governance in the Great Lakes Region, implemented by IMPACT within the framework of the European Union’s Peace and Security Programme.

📢Attending the EITI Global Conference in Brussels this week?Join IMPACT's Executive Director Joanne Lebert on Friday, 9 ...
10/06/2026

📢Attending the EITI Global Conference in Brussels this week?

Join IMPACT's Executive Director Joanne Lebert on Friday, 9 October at 14:00 for “From mine to market: transparency from extraction to trade,” a series of Innovation Talks exploring how data and transparency can support more responsible mineral supply chains.

Joanne will share insights from IMPACT’s work in Democratic Republic of Congo's cobalt supply chain, while exploring what meaningful accountability can look like from extraction through to trade.

Be part of the conversation!

Dans notre dernier numéro de Focus, nous présentons les réflexions de Sasha Caldera, directeur des campagnes d’IMPACT, b...
10/01/2026

Dans notre dernier numéro de Focus, nous présentons les réflexions de Sasha Caldera, directeur des campagnes d’IMPACT, basé au Canada, sur la mobilisation croissante en faveur de la transparence de la propriété effective.

Sasha explique comment les sociétés anonymes peuvent faciliter la corruption, le commerce illicite et la criminalité liée aux ressources naturelles. Il revient aussi sur l’importance de renforcer les règles de divulgation, au Canada comme dans le monde, et montre comment une plus grande transparence peut aider à rendre les chaînes d’approvisionnement en minerais plus responsables et transparentes.

Lire l’article: ➡️ https://impacttransform.org/fr/centre-de-connaissances/analyses/focus-transparence-de-la-propriete/

09/25/2026

📢IMPACT is hiring a Training and Curriculum Developer - Value Addition Consultant.

As part of ongoing efforts under the Regional Project to Contribute to the Improvement of Mineral Resources Governance in the Great Lakes Region, implemented by IMPACT within the framework of the Union Européenne au Burundi/European Union’s Peace and Security Programme, the consultant will help develop a series of tools and training modules to support the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) Member States in creating the conditions for value addition in their respective countries.

Interested experts are invited to read more and apply here: ➡️ https://atlas.workland.com/work/91169/training-and-curriculum-developer-value-addition-consultant

 Mercury use in artisanal gold mining affects more than those working at mine sites. Its impacts can extend into surroun...
09/24/2026

Mercury use in artisanal gold mining affects more than those working at mine sites. Its impacts can extend into surrounding communities, affecting health, water, soil, and food systems.

As the executing agency for Planet-GOLD Côte d'Ivoire, IMPACT is working alongside the Centre Africain pour la Santé Environnementale - CASE / ACEH to support communities and miners to better understand these risks and move towards safer practices.
Planet-GOLD Côte d’Ivoire is supported by the Global Environment Facility and led by the UN Environment Programme.

Read more on this work: https://www.planetgold.org/en-cote-divoire-quatre-communautes-de-la-marahoue-se-mobilisent-contre-lusage-du-mercure

09/23/2026
09/23/2026
📢Heading to the 2026 planetGOLD Global Forum on ASGM in Panama City? If you’re attending in person, connect with our tea...
09/21/2026

📢Heading to the 2026 planetGOLD Global Forum on ASGM in Panama City?

If you’re attending in person, connect with our teams from Planet-GOLD Zimbabwe , Planet-GOLD Uganda, and Planet-GOLD Côte d'Ivoire. IMPACT is the executing agency for planetGOLD in all three countries, working alongside partners to advance mercury-free, responsible artisanal and small-scale gold mining.

We look forward to connecting and exchanging experiences from our work! Together let's

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