Current Projects:

INT/9X/42Z - Collection and dissemination of iron ore statistics
Published and disseminated tri-annually, the reports contain timely information on the Iron Ore markets and market trends, production, exports and imports, and on other related subjects.

INT/0T4/CM - Partnership on sustainable economic development and mining
The partnership disseminates information and facilitates for a for exchange of views among interested parties on development experiences, pilot projects, best practices and public- and private sector policies in order to enhance the economic gains of mining in natural resources-endowed developing countries.

The Memorandum of Agreement with the International Council on Mining and Metals provides further details on the first phase, which will consist of the following activities: support the preparation of a common analytical framework to allow for development effectiveness comparisons between mining projects; apply this methodology to at least one project case study; and participate in liaison, communication and networking activities.

RAF/9X/9DE - Improving oil and gas trade and finance in Africa
Improving the marketing and financing practices of African oil exporters and importers.

 
In addition to policy advice, capacity building will be an important activity under the project; among other things, awareness-raising and skill development activities will be organized for actors in the African oil sector, particularly as regards the possibilities of the financial market place. Modalities will include the organization of training events; the facilitation and the financing of internships for professionals in oil and gas trading and financing entities; the undertaking of evaluation roundtables with the trained professionals; the regular organization of an African oil trade and finance conference; the undertaking of advisory missions; the publication of reports and training materials (backed by appropriate research); the development of close working relations with universities