Financial inclusion for artisanal gold mining is possible
La Paz and Santa Cruz hosted two important events organized by PROFIN within the framework of the planetGOLD Bolivia project. These spaces brought together financial institutions, national and international experts, and representatives of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM).
Together, we reflected on the challenges and opportunities for building responsible financing mechanisms that promote more sustainable, safer, and more profitable practices for the sector.
The planetGOLD Bolivia project is supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Water, the Ministry of Health and Sports of Bolivia, and the Ministry of Mining and Metallurgy, along with Cumbre del Sajama, Fundación PROFIN, and Fundación MEDMIN.