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An update for GIZAddis Ababa, 16 May 2016Daisy LeoncioCommunications OfficerAfrican Minerals Development Centre (AMDC)UNECA
Update on Country Mining Vision communication workshops roll-out 2016
Presentation objectives
To provide an update on the objectives, progress and current status of the GIZ-funded CMV communications workshop roll-out 2016
Presentation outlineI. Overview of the CMV workshop
conceptII. Objectives of the workshopsIII. Why the focus on communication
practitionersIV. Original implementation planV. GIZ’s supportVI. Progress to dateVII.Lessons learnedVIII. Next steps
Overview of the CMV workshop concept▪Conceptualised in 2015 to deliver improved coverage
(quantity and quality) on the AMV in member states▪Sharp focus on ‘domesticating’ the Africa Mining Vision
at country level▪Focussed on reaching out to member states who were
already rolling out the Country Mining Vision or had expressed interest▪Focussing on advocacy and communications
workstream: an opportunity to connect the AMDC and implementing countries to introduce the AMV and CMV▪Co-designed to respond to the host government’s needs
and areas of interest in AMV implementation
Objectives of the workshops
1. To raise awareness and improve understanding of the contents and objectives of the African Mining Vision and the Country Mining Vision (or local mining policy), and link them to the potential benefits for the host country
2. To explain AMDC’s role in these initiatives and share information on AMDC’s work and contribution
3. To support more informed and holistic reporting and communication around mineral policy, legislation and regulations in the host country through practical sharing of knowledge, skills and technologies
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The focus on communication practitioners▪Recognised that – to date - knowledge of the AMV and
CMV has been limited to a handful of politicians and law makers: information needed to be made accessible to a broader audience▪Therefore targetted communication practitioners in:
▪Government▪Civil Society▪Universities and think tanks▪Private sector companies▪Local media▪UN agencies at country level
Original implementation plan: Jan - Sept 2016• Support in-country consultation and implementation
workshops on the communication guidelines in countries already engaged in CMV processes, namely Tanzania, Ghana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Kenya, and Guinea Conakry.
• Provide assistance in the implementation of AMV communication guidelines in emerging and upcoming CMV processes in Sierra Leone, Namibia, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi, and assisting in organizing media workshops in the above-mentioned countries.
GIZ support for this project
GIZ has kindly provided the following support to this project:▪Funding for the workshops▪Offer of logistical support from GIZ offices in target
countries▪110 days of mining comms consultant to provide
support: Jan – Sept 2016
Progress to date: Lesotho March 2016
▪ Workshop 1 successfully held in Lesotho in March 2016▪Approximately 40
participants with equitable gender split▪Good mix of
government, media, universities, civil society and think tanks▪Very positive feedback
Progress to date: Malawi and others▪ Workshop 2 scheduled for Malawi from 31 May – 2 June
2016▪Expressions of interest and formal approaches from a
number of CMV-implementing countries:▪Sierra Leone▪Ghana▪Guinea (Conakry)▪Zambia
Lessons learned to dateWorkshop implementation has been slower than initially envisaged:I. A country’s political and diplomatic
protocols and processes can be complex and intricate to navigate, taking into account all partners’ needs and focus areas
II. Coordination between various AMDC in-country activities and engagements requires finesse and careful timing
III. Logistical and financial arrangements require very long lead times within UN structures
IV. Workshops are resource-intensive for internal AMDC staff
Next steps and opportunities for refinement▪Adjust implementation timeline to
take into account political, logistical and resourcing complexity
▪Appetite from implementing countries is significant (Guinea Conakry, Zambia, Kenya, Ghana etc) and could perhaps be harnessed in a central workshop
Thank You & Questions
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