Turning regional evidence into practical policy guidance.
The policy workstream examines how environmental, social and governance priorities are reflected in regional mineral policy and implementation frameworks. It supports work on the ESG dimensions of the African Mining Vision and related regional mining agendas, with attention to practical use by SADC member states.
Wits-led research contributes comparative evidence, regional synthesis and consultation support while working alongside UNECA, AMDC and other policy partners.
Clearer regional benchmarks, stronger alignment between policy frameworks, validated stakeholder input and guidance that can inform national and regional implementation.
Policy work grounded in regional realities.
Policy benchmarking
Comparing ESG provisions, implementation mechanisms and institutional approaches across relevant policy frameworks.
Regional synthesis
Connecting country evidence with the African Mining Vision, regional mining priorities and climate and development objectives.
Consultation and validation
Working with public institutions, technical experts and partners to test findings and refine recommendations.
Practical guidance
Translating evidence into usable policy notes, implementation considerations and regional reference materials.
From evidence review to validated guidance.
Review
Map relevant policies, frameworks and ESG provisions.
Synthesise
Identify patterns, gaps and regionally relevant lessons.
Consult
Test findings through expert and stakeholder engagement.
Validate and guide
Refine recommendations and prepare practical outputs.
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Public outputs will be released as they are validated and approved through the project.
- Regional ESG policy benchmark
- African Mining Vision ESG synthesis
- Consultation and validation notes
- Policy and implementation guidance
- Public presentations and workshop materials
- Implementation and MRV considerations
Tracking policy progress and implementation.
MRV and climate integration support the workstream by identifying indicators, reporting needs and practical ways to connect policy commitments with implementation evidence.
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For research collaboration, regional consultation or workstream enquiries, contact the ESRMVC project team.