Reports by Clara Thiemann
Mining is one of Peru's most important industries, responsible for a considerable portion of the ... more Mining is one of Peru's most important industries, responsible for a considerable portion of the country's economic growth since the 1990s. However, this growth has come at a financial, environmental and human cost. Work stoppages and deaths have resulted from social conflicts that arise when members of the communities impacted by mining projects are excluded— from approval processes to receiving economic benefits. Government regulations aimed at preventing and mitigating the causes of these social conflicts have been largely ineffective. With renewed government focus on this issue in 2017, the team’s report harnessed the current political momentum and provided a guide for the new administration through the process of filling legal gaps, mapping administrative processes, improving state engagement with communities, and ensuring implementation and compliance with robust social license policies.
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Reports by Clara Thiemann