Stories from the Field
Rwanda Extractive Workers’ Union (REWU) invites ITSCI at BTN TV
The Rwanda Extractive Workers' Union (REWU) hosts regular TV shows to discuss mining issues, miners' rights, and ways to professionalise the sector. On February On February 29th Ildephonse Niyonsaba, ITSCI Programme manager was invited by REWU (Rwanda Extractive...
From informal trader to owner and manager of a mine
Mr Kwizera Bosco, 35 years old, started trading small manufactured products in Kunganzo centre, in Ngororero district (located within Gatumba historic concession) at the age of 16. In 2007, he started buying minerals illegally from the concession and other sites in...
ITSCI participates in the fight against COVID in the DRC
Already under threat from the economic shocks of the global crisis, protecting the health of ASM mining communities and stopping further disruption to their livelihoods is essential. Since the beginning of the pandemic, ITSCI has leveraged its extensive field network...
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Our 2023 Annual Review
We are pleased to share our 2023 Annual Review, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and improvements of the ITSCI Programme. The review also includes an overview of the second successful independent Alignment Assessment of ITSCI using OECD methodology.Key...
Suspension of ITSCI activities in Masisi territory following the presence of non-state armed group M23 in Rubaya town
On Tuesday 30th April, the security situation deteriorated in North Kivu, DRC, with the M23 non-state armed group taking control over new areas, including the trading town of Rubaya. This led to immediate halt to ITSCI activities and immediate evacuation of the area...
ITSCI resumes in Masisi territory following positive security developments
State control and oversight over certain areas in Masisi territory, North Kivu has significantly improved in recent weeks. Due to these positive developments, and following detailed on-the-ground assessments, ITSCI has been able to take steps to resume operations in...
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