Final evaluation report of the copper, cobalt conflict project

The specific objectives of the project were to: a) promote reconciliation, cooperation and understanding among all stakeholders within the ASM sector, and prevent and mitigate conflicts over access to and use of resources; b) raise awareness and provide technical support to prevent health risks, accidents and injuries at the mines; c) raise awareness and strengthen understanding of the mining code and related legislation; and, d) establish conflict resolution mechanisms to promote peace.The evaluation findings indicate that overall, project activities contributed to achieving project objectives by: a) reducing conflicts at mining sites by supporting the establishment of grassroots cooperatives that organized miners and upheld their rights; b) providing technical support to reduce accidents and injuries at the mines; c) strengthening the capacity of ASM-related institutions to resolve and mitigate conflict through dialogue and peaceful means; and, d) educating stakeholders on their roles, rights and responsibilities under the mining code and legislation.