Posted on 21 Jun 2023
This report assesses risks of exploitation and labour trafficking in gold-mining areas in northern Niger and northern Mali.
It examines the modalities of recruitment and employment, the risks they pose to workers and the structural factors that contribute to the vulnerability of gold miners. The report also identifies key opportunities for policy makers to address these risks while recognising the crucial role of gold mining for local livelihoods and stability.
Originally published at issafrica.org
*Le document de recherche en français sera disponible prochainement
This report is coordinated by GIZ and implemented by the Institute for Security Studies in partnership with the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime. The ISS is also grateful for support from the members of the ISS Partnership Forum: the Hanns Seidel Foundation, the European Union, the Open Society Foundations and the governments of Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.
