1. Community Development at Sadiola & Yatela Gold Mines in Mali, West Africa: sustainability challenges Andrew Mackenzie & Justin Pooley YATELA S.A. Republic of Mali
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3. Project Location Bamako - Capital of Mali Mali Bamako Tombouctou Kayes Yatela Sadiola 50-80km from Kayes
7. The contrasts First world technology meets third world realities
8. The Social Context EIA = social impacts of most significance Community liaison a key function in Env Dept L iaison, consultation & participation
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12. Village relocation “ involuntary resettlement should be conceived and executed as a development program” (World Bank, OD 4.30) Objective: ‘nobody should be worse off than before the move’ Provision of fertilizer to assist in the establishment of new croplands – replaced with ploughs & seeders Loan to the local doctor to set-up a pharmacy
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14. ’ 98 SEMOS proposed the estab. of Development Foundation - to secure add. funding for projects via Donors and other NGO’s Development strategy outlined in the RAP Oct ’98 - appointment of a Development Project Co-ordinator - review existing information, set-up institutional infrastructure & identify potential projects 2000 Community Development Coordinator assisted by two Facilitators at Sadiola & two Facilitators at Yatela Fund to Foundation
15. Development Projects SADIOLA DAM US$ 100,000 investment in the future “ Downstream” development projects: Fishing Vegetable gardens/orchards Rice production
17. Development Projects A ccess to a traditional (alluvial) resource I ntroducing appropriate technology to improve productivity e.g. “Ezipanner” Artisinal gold mining
18. E ntrepreneurial development - stimulating income generation - reducing dependence on the mine Market garden Tailors Numerous small projects identified, esp. in ASERNI women’s survey of 6 villages (e.g. micro-credit facilities). ‘ M ake a rapid and significant positive impact in the relevant villages in the short-term, while larger development initiatives are being assessed ’ Development Projects
19. Micro-credit scheme - Stimulating income generation Encouraging entrepreneurial diversity Development Projects ‘ Smous’ Workshop Cattle trading Clothes
20. Nursery Domestic waste disposal Garden waste disposal Linking community development with the mine business activities
21. Health assistance Malaria control - villages near the mine sprayed annually to control mosquitoes Innoculation assistance - annual donation made to regional in n oculation campaigns HIV/Aids awareness
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23. The Future - Integrated Development Planning (IDAP) & Mine Closue Mine closure in 6 years (… if the deep sulphides are not mined) Mine closure plan first developed in 1999, with annual revision, but needs wider stakeholder participation Limitations of previous community development efforts – failed to attract external donors & NGO partners Gradual deterioration in communications & community relations
24. The Future - Integrated Development Planning (IDAP) & Mine Closue Frustrations filtered to national press, Malian expatriates working in Paris & ‘Friends of the Earth’ Recognition that future ‘sustainability’ requires broad-based buy-in esp. from government Multi-stakeholder workshop held in Sadiola from 23-26 June ’03 Need to harness the advantages & opportunities before too late Focus on implementation of sustainable projects continuing beyond mine closure - stakeholder committee with checklist of agreements & assigned responsibilities
25. Development Thinking Malian community development initiatives have evolved over the life of the mine and will continue to do so MMSD – CSDP – framework for community interaction – common goals – monitoring & evaluation – performance indicators Success depends on combined efforts – it’s the best prospect for long-term sustainability Contribution to Development Fund recently increased from US$75,000 p.a. to US$204,000 p.a. (for Sadiola & Yatela)
26. Business Case Competitive advantages for companies with sound social investment strategies? – able to establish & operate mines in conditions other perceive as too risky? Companies are investing in building ‘social competencies’ e.g Rio Tinto, BHPBilliton, WMC No longer sufficient to obtain official mining permits, but must earn & retain the ‘social licence to operate’
27. Conclusion Happy villagers & local employees Positive atmosphere: Good public relations Good relationship with local/regional government GOOD WORKING ENVIRONMENT - PEACEFUL, PRODUCTIVE MINE
Editor's Notes
Good morning, As there is no way I can present all aspects of this paper, my aim is to interest you enough to read it. I will use a lot of visual material to stimulate your interest and to encourage questions. My colleagues Sam Samake, and Issaka Sidibe, who is the Community Development Coordinator are really the people to speak to about this. The co-author of this paper is Justin Pooley who acted as a consultant to the mine. This paper is closely tied to that on village relocation.
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