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Ending 2019: What we know now

Post by: Al Kags in Active Citizens Conversations & Communities Data Revolution Open Institute Open Lab Open Source Solutions Responsive Government
As the year 2019 comes to a close, we are in a reflective state. This year was for us so transitory, that we intentionally deferred our strategic planning for the…
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29 Dec 2019
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Gender Dynamics in Mining: Why women don’t go into mines

Post by: Ivy Gathu in Active Citizens Extractives
In this article, we'll be looking into gender dynamics in the mining Sector based on our Extractives scoping study in various counties, we had the opportunity to meet with artisan…
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16 Aug 2019
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Gold Rush: Artisan Miners battle with underground water in search of wealth

Post by: Benjamin Charagu in Active Citizens Extractives
In the last few weeks, we have travelled to different parts of Kenya to meet with artisan miners and listen to them tell us about their circumstances. We wanted to…
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31 Jul 2019
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Participation must be meaningful for successful extractive projects

Post by: Jonah Mngola in Active Citizens
Public participation should not be just a way of ticking a box Communities in Lamu are united in its fervent opposition to the proposed coal plant that is to be…
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23 Jul 2019
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The Invisibles: Finding the Citizen Voice in the Extractives Sector

Post by: openinstitute in Announcements
Kenya has a vast array of natural resources. From Gold and Gemstones to soapstone and fluorspar to Titanium and Oil, Kenya is rich with natural minerals that have the potential…
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21 Jun 2019
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