Mining and Extratives
High influx of foreign mining companies and the lack of pro-poor mining policies coupled with inadequate implementation mechanisms reinforce the powerlessness of the people and undermine their livelihood goals. Artisanal mining is largely uncontrolled and uncoordinated resulting to high rate of smuggling, environmental hazards and poor living/working conditions The government is largely promoting the economic agenda of the International Financial Institutions to the extent that the real livelihood needs of the poor are compromised in favour of foreign mining companies/investment. The programme seeks to promote good corporate governance , environmental protection, community beneficiation and strict
adherence to international standards.