Responsible Resource Management through Technical Assistance

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10.2991/978-94-6463-318-4_5How to use a DOI?

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capacity development; responsible mining; stakeholder engagement; and community education

Abstract

The “Mongolia: Enhancing Resource Management through Institutional Transformation” (MERIT) project, funded by the Government of Canada, aims to strengthen resource management in Mongolia. This is achieved through its technical assistance programs, which focus on building capacity and promoting responsible mining practices. MERIT works with central-level ministries, provincial governments, and agencies to build capacity and awareness about environmentally and socially responsible mining practices.

MERIT project has developed a wide range of training and education programs aimed at strengthening institutional capacity and raising awareness about environmentally and socially responsible mining practices. The goal of these capacity-building programs is to equip stakeholders with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote responsible mining practices. The initiative also focuses on improving social and cultural aspects of resource development through stakeholder and community engagement.

These capacity-building programs encompass field manuals and training tools designed for mine inspectors. They cover crucial topics like mine reclamation and closure, safeguarding, and monitoring mine water resources. Additionally, there are community education initiatives implemented, highlighting the Mining and Petroleum Life cycles.

Furthermore, the project has undertaken a pilot project on the closure plan for the Salkhit Silver Mine. This pilot project represents the first Mine Closure Plan to be developed under recent Mongolian mine closure legislation and is expected to set a new standard in Mongolia by incorporating best practices and innovative approaches.

This presentation explains how MERIT is driving progress in environmental management practices within the extractives industry.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Erdenechimeg Regjiibuu
AU  - Jennifer Adams
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/12/31
TI  - Responsible Resource Management through Technical Assistance
BT  - Proceedings of the second International Conference on Resources and Technology (RESAT 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 54
EP  - 62
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-318-4_5
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-318-4_5
ID  - Regjiibuu2023
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