May, 2025

Creating Better Jobs in the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector in Côte d’Ivoire

In the first episode of the Leadership Reflections series, Marie-Chantal Uwanyiligira, World Bank Country Director for Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Guinea, and Togo, speaks with Dr. Rachel Perks about how Côte d’Ivoire is working to transform its artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector. The discussion highlights the importance of creating safer, more sustainable, and better-paying jobs for miners while promoting formalization and inclusive development in one of the country’s most vital but often overlooked industries.