PROJECT UPDATE
Project Overview
This initiative supported the Secretariat of Mining of the Government of Argentina in strengthening multi-stakeholder dialogues on mining in Argentina.
Project Profile
The Technical Assistance Partnership – Expert Deployment Mechanism (TAP-EDM) with Canadian experts, Deborah Archibald who specializes in resource management and regulatory policy, Freddy Cáceres, specialist in environmental and social sustainability, and Alem Cherinet, specialist in strategic development, international affairs and governance, collaborated with the Secretariat of Mining (SoM) of the Government of Argentina to enhance the capacity of the Secretariat’s team in developing and implementing multilateral dialogue and consultation processes within the mining sector. This work aligned with the Secretariat’s overall vision of the national mining sector, which was aimed at promoting responsible mining activities that generated sustainable development in compliance with current national regulations and international protocols.
The team offered their expertise in improving dialogue and consultation processes within the mining and energy sector, sharing international, Canadian, and Latin American experiences, lessons learned, best practices, and strategies through training, mentoring, and coaching activities. This equipped the Secretariat’s officers with the appropriate tools to develop a guide and an action plan for multilateral dialogue processes in the mining industry.
Key Deliverables
- Capacity Support and Training
- Conducted a mission to gather political, social, and economic context and meet with stakeholders
- Organized a technical visit to Ottawa to learn about Canadian approaches
- Delivered a one-day workshop on Strategic Environmental Assessment and a two-day workshop on multi-stakeholder dialogue
- Technical Support and Knowledge Products
- Produced a needs assessment report on duty to consult
- Prepared a briefing note on Canada’s experiences with stakeholder engagement
Project Outcomes and Lessons Learned
The initiative enhanced the capacity of the School of Management and provincial government officials to implement gender-responsive, multi-stakeholder dialogue and consultation processes as part of economic development.
A key lesson learned is the importance of flexibility and adaptability. By working collaboratively and adjusting approaches when circumstances evolved, the project was able to remain relevant and continue adding value throughout its implementation.
Direct Project Reach:
- 36 participants engaged through activities conducted and project deliverables
Public Engagement (Canada):
- 45 Canadians reached through outreach and engagement activities
Public Engagement Activities:
- Canadian experts Deborah Archibald, Freddy Cáceres and Alem Cherinet:
- Participated in an event at the Embassy of the Argentine Republic
- Attended the TAP-EDM 4th Knowledge Harvest and Closing Event in Montreal
- Published multiple articles:
