deliver a cost-effective short course training program for up to 25 participants.

Description: The Short Course Mining Governance in Africa will provide an opportunity for senior mid-career officials from Mining Ministries in priority African countries to undertake a professional development short course to strengthen governance and management of the resources sector.

The purpose of the course is to contribute to improved governance in the African mining sector in partner countries. To achieve this, the course will focus on:

• enhancing participants’ capacity to contribute to policy development and delivery of effective and inclusive governance in their respective mining sectors
• assisting participants to broaden and deepen their professional networks, both within Africa and Australia; and
• laying a foundation for long-term cooperation in the mining sector between African partner countries and Australia.

Specifically, at the conclusion of the short course participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:

• The relevance of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals to mining governance.
• Global trends in the demand for and sourcing of minerals, particularly critical minerals.
• Key international instruments and multi-lateral initiatives relevant to their own country contexts, including emerging issues such as decarbonisation and responsible sourcing of minerals.
• Effective approaches to whole-of-government legal and regulatory frameworks that meet government policy objectives.
• The need to address significant cross-cutting themes in mining governance frameworks, in particular human rights and gender considerations.
• The role of different stakeholders in mining governance processes, including impacted communities, tribal authorities, industry associations, unions, and civil society organisations.