In the Canadian government’s current review of international assistance, there is a great deal of discussion on the role that the private sector can play in global development. This review is taking place in the context of the United Nations’…
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Jeff Geipel commented on Nneoma Veronica Nwogu's blog post 'Automation in Mining: Potential for Local Discontent'"A timely and needed note of caution here, given all the buzz around automation and new technologies in mining. The more advanced the technologies get that are used in mining, the greater the challenge will be for education systems in low-income…"
Jeff Geipel favorited Nneoma Veronica Nwogu's blog post Automation in Mining: Potential for Local Discontent
Kyela de Weerdt favorited Jeff Geipel's blog post Local Content on the Agenda at Mining Indaba in Cape TownA blog post by Jeff Geipel was featuredLocal Content on the Agenda at Mining Indaba in Cape Town
Hello friends,As part of our work with the World Bank's Extractives-led Local Economic Diversification Community of Practice (ELLED CoP), we have put together this handy schedule of events during this week's big Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, that touch on local content and other themes of ELLED.For the full Indaba agenda, see here: https://www.miningindaba.com/ehome/283869/agenda/ ;Any questions please…See More
Jeff Geipel posted a blog postLocal Content on the Agenda at Mining Indaba in Cape Town
Hello friends,As part of our work with the World Bank's Extractives-led Local Economic Diversification Community of Practice (ELLED CoP), we have put together this handy schedule of events during this week's big Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, that touch on local content and other themes of ELLED.For the full Indaba agenda, see here: https://www.miningindaba.com/ehome/283869/agenda/ ;Any questions please…See More
Jeff Geipel favorited James McQuilken's blog post Special Section of Viewpoints: Harnessing extractive industries for development in sub-Saharan Africa #EX4DEV16Jeff Geipel posted an eventLaunch of the Mining Local Procurement Reporting Mechanism at London School of Economics
July 3, 2017 from 4pm to 5:15pm
Monday 3 July 2017, 4-6pmSupporting Mining Firms to Contribute to DevelopmentVenue: 32L.G.03, Lincoln’s Inn Fields Speakers: Luke Balleny and Jeff Geipel Chair: Professor James PutzelInternational Development is excited to host a discussion of a new initiative focused on improving the economic impact of mineral extraction. The initiative, which has its roots in the…See More
Jeff Geipel commented on Jeff Geipel's blog post 'Local Content and Extractives-led Local Economic Diversification at PDAC 2017'"Glad to hear you enjoyed the summary Debra!"
Debra Stokes commented on Jeff Geipel's blog post 'Local Content and Extractives-led Local Economic Diversification at PDAC 2017'"Good summary for someone like me who was unable to make it to PDAC this year. It is also good to see the conversation continuing re how the extractives industry can contribute to community development. In B.C. we are looking at how Aboriginal…"
Juan Herrera favorited Jeff Geipel's blog post Local Content and Extractives-led Local Economic Diversification at PDAC 2017Profile Information
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- Engineers Without Borders Canada
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- Civil Society Organisation
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- Mining Shared Value Venture Leader
- About My Work
- The Mining Shared Value venture of Engineers Without Borders engages with the Canadian mining industry to increase the amount of local procurement carried out by companies in developing regions.
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- csr, social accountability, human rights, redistribution and sustainable development
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Local Content on the Agenda at Mining Indaba in Cape Town
Posted on February 4, 2018 at 0:35 0 Comments 1 Favorite
Hello friends,
As part of our work with the World Bank's Extractives-led Local Economic Diversification Community of Practice (ELLED CoP), we have put together this handy schedule of events during this week's big Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, that touch on local content and other themes of ELLED.
For the full Indaba agenda, see here: …
Local Content and Extractives-led Local Economic Diversification at PDAC 2017
Posted on March 17, 2017 at 21:49 2 Comments 3 Favorites
Many members of GOXI were in Toronto earlier this month for the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2017 Convention. Building on the momentum of past Indaba events, the need for economic diversification, as well as local content were frequent topics of discussion in many of the sessions. Below is a list of four sessions including links to relevant reports and resources:
1. Integrating local content regulations: A win-win for communities and companies?…
Continue A recap of local content related discussion at African Mining Indaba 2017
Posted on February 17, 2017 at 21:00 0 Comments 3 Favorites
Many GOXI members were in Cape Town last week for the big Investing in African Mining Indaba, held at the Cape Town International Convention Center. Building on the momentum of past Indaba events, the need for economic diversification, as well as local content were frequent topics of discussion in many of the sessions. Below is a list of four sessions with a particularly high degree of attention to local content, including links to relevant reports and resources.
If you…
Continue If working with mining, Canadian aid needs to get more sophisticated
Posted on August 2, 2016 at 18:00 0 Comments 1 Favorite
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 14:04 on November 6, 2013, Lacina Pakoun said…
Hi Jeff; not sure I received that invitation. I haven't seen it yet.
- At 14:22 on November 1, 2013, Lacina Pakoun said…
Hi Jeff, I'm Lacina, an industry practitioner with significant experience in your areas of interest gained in working with resource affected communities, government and non government actors from Burkina Faso, Guinea and Congo DR. How could we make shared value happen in the above countries? I'm ready to team up with you. Looking forwards to hearing from you soon.
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