The general objective of this TC is to map the current and potential areas of illegal gold mining and estimate the impacts of this sector in countries in the CAN region. Specifically, this TC will seek to: (i) Identify the potential extent of these illegal mining activities in the CAN region; (ii) measure the impact of illegal gold mining on key socioeconomic and environmental factors in countries in the region (for this purpose, the team will use machine learning techniques and other similar estimation methods, complemented with the use of socioeconomic data) and; (iii) generate a toolbox for policymakers to identify potential areas of illegal gold mining and collateral illicit activities, as well as their socioeconomic impacts.
Project Detail
Country
Regional
Project Number
RG-T4784
Approval Date
-
Project Status
Preparation
Project Type
Technical Cooperation
Sector
ENERGY
Subsector
NEW OIL AND GAS AND EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES
Lending Instrument
-
Lending Instrument Code
-
Modality
-
Facility Type
-
Environmental and Social Impact Category (ESIC)
-
Total Cost
USD 200,000.00
Country Counterpart Financing
-
Original Amount Approved
USD 200,000.00