IGF Meeting Agenda.pdf

October 16, 2017 (Intergovernmental Workshop)

08:00-10:00: Registration and Security (Pregny Gate)
10:00-11:30: Plenary: Executive Committee and Secretariat Updates (Room XXVI)
11:45-13:00: Workshop 1: Facilitated Discussions on Regional Priorities (Room XXVI)
14:30-15:00: Members Activities Update (Room XXVI)
15:00-16:15: Workshop 2: Trends and Emerging Issues Regarding Mining Code and Regulations (Room XXVI)
16:30-17:50: Consultation on Local Content Policy Guidance Document (Room XXVI)
17:50-18:00: Closing Remarks (Room XXVI)

October 17, 2017 (Annual General Meeting Day 1)

08:00-10:00: Registration and Security (Pregny Gate)
10:00-11:15: Session 1: Formal Opening and Secretariat Update (Room XXVI)
11:45-13:00: Session 2: ASM Formalization (Room XXVI)
15:00-16:15: Session 3: Formalization and Management Strategies for ASM (Room XXVI)
15:00-16:15: Session 4: Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (Room XXV)
16:45-18:00: Session 5: Global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Trends (Room XXVI)
16:45-18:00: Session 6: Voluntary Sustainability Initiatives for the Mining Sector (Room XXVI)

Key Topics and Speakers

ASM Formalization: Estelle Levin-Nally, Director, Levin Sources; Mamadou Barry, Senior Mining Specialist, World Bank
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights: Ronald Roosdorp, Director for International Trade Policy and Economic Governance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands; J. J. Messner, Executive Director, Fund for Peace
Global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Trends: Monica Gichuhi, Cabinet Secretary Advisor, Policy, Strategy and Institutional Reforms, Ministry of Mining, Kenya; Michael Stanley, Global Lead Extractives, World Bank
Voluntary Sustainability Initiatives for the Mining Sector: Alan Young, Director, Materials Efficiency Research Group; Laura Turley, Associate, IISD

Location and Contact

Palais des Nations, Geneva
Secretariat hosted by IGFMining.org
For more information, contact [email protected]
Secretariat funded by [not specified]