Tranparency about traceability programmes
Keywords
Loading...
Authors
Issue Date
2019-06-24
Language
en
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Abstract
Many countries in Africa have suffered because of their own richness in resources. This phenomenon is called ‘the resource curse’. In the last two decades, multiple organisations have set up track & trace schemes to reduce the effect of conflict in the mineral sector. This research analyses three track & trace schemes – the Kimberley Process, iTSCi and Just Gold – to measure their effectiveness. The literature about the resource curse is analysed to create understanding of the resource curse. Based on secondary data and interviews with experts of the schemes, it seems that currently no scheme is effective enough to create a fully sustainable mineral chain. The Kimberley Process has been effective in increasing the legal export of diamonds but lacks a focus on the improvement of governance. iTSCi has created a extensive body of monitoring mechanisms but evidence indicates that there is still corruption and armed interference within the mining sector. The Just Gold project is improving the livelihood of the mining community but seems to lack direct influence in reducing conflict. The question arises if track & trace schemes are capable to create a fully sustainable mining sector.
Description
Citation
Supervisor
Faculty
Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen