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.