UNIKA Project – Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in the Malawi Extractive Sector
Location: Malawi
Duration: 2022 – 2024
Budget: 70,000 USD
Donor: Southern Africa Trust
Partners: Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy (CEPA), Publish What You Pay (PWYP) coalition, Multi Stakeholder Group (MSG), Malawi Natural Resources Justice Network (NRJN)
Goal: To strengthen the capacity of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across Malawi to actively participate in mining governance oversight and ensure transparency and accountability in the extractive sector.
Objectives:
- Build and enhance the capacity of CSOs in mining governance in Malawi.
- Increase knowledge of communities on mine development processes.
- Raise national awareness on the Malawi Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (MWEITI).
- Advocate for increased stakeholder involvement in the implementation of the MWEITI Action Plan.
Outcomes:
- Strengthened capacity of CSOs to effectively engage in mining governance and oversight.
- Improved community knowledge and understanding of the mining sector and its processes.
- Raised national awareness on the importance of MWEITI for transparency and accountability in the extractive sector.
- Increased stakeholder involvement and participation in the implementation of the MWEITI Action Plan.
Contributing to the following SDGs
SDG 1: No Poverty – Enhancing transparency and accountability in the mining sector can ensure that revenues from natural resources contribute to sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction.
SDG 5: Gender Equality – By strengthening the capacity of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and ensuring community participation, the project can contribute to more inclusive governance that addresses gender disparities in the extractive sector.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – The project focuses on increasing community and stakeholder participation in mining governance, helping to reduce inequalities in the distribution of mining benefits.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Promoting transparency and accountability in the mining sector ensures responsible management of natural resources, supporting sustainable production practices.SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – The project’s efforts to strengthen CSOs and raise awareness about the Malawi Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (MWEITI) contribute to building strong institutions and promoting justice within the mining sector.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – The project’s efforts to strengthen CSOs and raise awareness about the Malawi Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (MWEITI) contribute to building strong institutions and promoting justice within the mining sector.
