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Highlights

Explore Our Global Impact

EGPS ANNUAL REPORT 2024

Powering progress in the critical minerals era

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SPOTLIGHT ON LEGAL REFORM

Strengthening mining governance through Africa’s legal foundations

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HUMAN IMPACT STORY

Chiseling a brighter future for Rajasthan’s cobblestone miners

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What We Do

Our Programs

RISE Partnership

RISE

Resilient and Inclusive Supply Chain Enhancement Partnership (RISE) helps low- and middle-income countries shift from merely exporting raw minerals to developing responsible mining practices (extraction) and improving their processing and manufacturing capabilities. This helps countries derive greater value from their minerals to produce clean energy products such as solar panels and EV batteries. RISE also works to attract more private investors, helping countries become active players in global supply chains.

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CSM

CSM

Climate-Smart Mining (CSM) helps resource-rich developing countries reduce pollution and waste in mining. At the same time, it ensures these countries benefit from the growing demand for these minerals in ways that support long-term development.

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ASM

ASM

EGPS promotes legitimacy and professionalization in small-scale mining operations. Legitimacy means creating the right laws, policies, and support so miners can work legally and safely. Professionalization means building skills and knowledge—for both miners and government officials—to improve how mining is done.

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EITI

EITI

The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) framework underpins our work for a well-governed extractives sector. It enables citizens and civil society to hold governments and industries accountable, foster transparency and dialogue, and improve governance models.

World Bank Extractives

The EGPS work program is led and implemented by the World Bank’s Extractives Global Unit. The Extractives Global Unit includes over 80 specialists supporting 75+ resource-rich countries in turning mineral wealth into jobs, infrastructure, and long-term growth. Backed by $6.5 billion in lending and more than 400 programs, the Unit helps governments strengthen institutions, improve regulations, and attract responsible investment. It anchors mining reforms in national development strategies and works closely with IFC and MIGA to unlock private capital and drive transformation across the mineral value chain. This work significantly amplifies the impact of EGPS grant funding through the World Bank’s broader lending program, led by the Global Extractives Unit.


 

  • Urbanization and clean energy technologies, such as electricity-powered transport, solar panels, and wind turbines, are driving demand for critical minerals.
  • Meeting this demand is challenging. Investment in new or expanding existing mines is necessary to satisfy future mineral demand.
  • Investment is also needed in the smelting and refining of minerals, which is a critical step in producing clean energy technologies. As countries seek more diverse supply chains, mineral-rich countries have opportunities to attract investment, generate revenue, and promote development.
  • Greater participation of developing countries in global mineral value chains will increase market resilience and support global economic growth.
Strategy Focus


 

EGPS Solutions

To unlock new opportunities, resource-rich countries have to put in place a comprehensive set of policies and incentives —such as stable regulatory frameworks, transparent governance, fair and predictable taxation, protection of investor rights, efficient permitting processes, and strong infrastructure— to create an enabling environment for private investors.  EGPS provides support for: 

Energy and transport infrastructure are essential to boosting growth and reducing poverty.  EGPS supports countries in planning and designing infrastructure that meets rigorous environmental and social standards—promoting clean energy while creating jobs, strengthening local businesses, and improving services. This, in turn drives economic growth, safeguards the environment, and strengthens communities over the long term. 

We fight discrimination and violence against women and support their access to jobs, local business opportunities, and leadership roles. All EGPS-funded projects consider the impact on women and aim to include activities that support women’s agency in at least 75% of our projects.  

EGPS puts people at the center of its work.  We support open, respectful dialogue with communities, Indigenous peoples, and civil society. By working with local partners, we promote resource sharing, strong environmental and social standards, and clear reporting.   

EGPS drives innovation and knowledge on critical mineral supplies. It funds studies that collect basic information about people, the environment, and the economy at small-scale mining sites. It also maps how minerals move from the mines to export markets. This helps stakeholders make smarter decisions and understand how the supply chain works, ensuring transparent and resilient supply chains and community involvement.  

 EGPS helps protect the environment through reduced water usage, environmental monitoring, and support to local communities in mining areas.  

 A strong mining industry requires skilled workers. EGPS invests in education and skills training —from university students to tradespeople— to help countries grow their mining sectors and related industries.  Building on past successes, we partner with academic institutions and training centers to prepare people for jobs in mining and beyond.  

EGPS helps countries manage revenues from natural resources openly and fairly. We support the implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) standard, civil society’s efforts to counter corruption, and improvements in laws and tax systems. We aim to create clear and applicable data so governments are more accountable and can better tackle climate and governance challenges. 

Over 45 million people work in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) across 80+ countries. EGPS helps integrate ASM miners into global supply chains by addressing regulatory challenges, supporting compliance with standards, and improving access to financing.

 

Development Partners

Partnering for Global Impact

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We sincerely thank the following EGPS development partners for their continued trust and collaboration. Together, we are turning the potential of extractive industries into tangible pathways for poverty reduction and shared prosperity.