Features
Regional Tracking via ICGLR Database
The ICGLR (International Conference on the Great Lakes Region) has a wide range of remarkable features that make it an influential organization in Africa. First and foremost, its main objective is to promote peace, security, and stability among its member states, contributing to the development of the Great Lakes region.
Through a variety of mechanisms such as diplomatic negotiations and mediation processes, the ICGLR plays a crucial role in resolving conflicts and addressing issues such as political instability and human rights violations. Moreover, this regional entity champions economic integration by promoting trade facilitation, infrastructure development, and investment opportunities within member countries.
Additionally, the ICGLR prioritizes social issues through initiatives focused on gender equality, youth empowerment, and combatting sexual violence. Overall, this organization acts as a vital platform for cooperation and dialogue among countries in the Great Lakes region to address shared challenges effectively.
Regional Tracking via ICGLR Database
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Regional Tracking of mineral flows via ICGLR database
Data on regional mineral flows transmitted to ICGLR on a monthly basis.
For each participant, data will be analysed to determine if exports equal legal imports.
In case of imbalance, participant given a chance to explain and correct. If this is not done, participant will be declared non-compliant.
All data and analyses will be stored on publicly accessible database.
Price data not collected or stored or analyzed
Audits Focus on Exporters
Must be audited once per year
the audit examines the exporter, and actors upstream in the mineral chain who handle, produce, process or supply minerals to the exporter
exporter is responsible for his own compliance, and for that of his suppliers .
Non-compliance by any of the upstream actors (not including mine site) is considered a noncompliance by the exporter.
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ICGLR Database
ICGLR is hiring 2 database experts
Positions currently being advertised on website
Database currently being developed
PAC has Kimberley Process Database designer on project
Database expected to be running by 3rd QTR 2011
Independent Third Party Audits
Audits carried out by professional auditors
- Accredited by ICGLR Audit Committee
- Paid for by Exporters themselves
Paid for by Exporters themselves
Standards for Audits, Appendix 8c
ICGLR Audit Committee oversees audit system
- Created by Steering Committee
- Tripartite Membership (Government, Industry, Civil Society)
- Industry, Civil Society Members Elected from MS
