The Commission specifically noted the need for specialists in certain key disciplines, including marine biology, mining engineering and mining economics.

It specifically noted the need for specialists in certain key disciplines, including marine biology, mining engineering and mining economics.

Mines obstructed economic development, delaying and increasing the cost of reconstruction.

Despite significant natural resources (sizeable watercourses and forest and mining resources), economic and social indicators are very disturbing.

The first would cover the political, human rights and military aspects and the second the humanitarian (including mine action), economic recovery and development aspects.

(ii) Group training: five workshops/seminars on labour markets and employment; application of the easy reference guide to reflect gender in national accounts and national budgets; integrated resources planning and management (water, energy and mining); economic and corporate governance and accountability in West Africa; and development perspectives in West Africa: the challenge of water and environment;

Some Parties (CHL, EGY, JOR, KAZ, NRU, ZWE) mentioned mining as an important economic sector.

Migration to economic “enclaves” - mines, plantations, logging camps - in rural and remote areas is common.

Experts agreed that mining provided opportunities for economic growth and poverty alleviation.

For 20 years, your nation has threatened mine with everything from economic sanctions to military attack.