Gender-Responsive Mining Policies: Case studies on skills, employment, and inclusive governance

This publication presents case studies of instances where mining companies adopted policies and practices to support gender equality and social inclusion Chile, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mauritania, and South Africa. Each of the following cases is accompanied by an analysis of the relevant regulatory framework enabling good mining practice, as well as key lessons learned.

• Direct employment and skills development of local women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Local partnerships for intersectional and gender-responsive procurement in South Africa
• Skills development and partnerships with cooperative enterprises in Mauritania
• Inclusive community benefit agreement and horizontal linkages in Chile