How can public–private partnerships contribute to security and human rights policy and practice in the extractive industries? A case study of The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Rachel Perks

Resources Policy, 2012, vol. 37, issue 2, 251-260

Abstract: Across sub-Saharan Africa, the presence of foreign large-scale mining companies is increasing. This is in part a result of depleting resources in countries such as Canada, United States and Australia, and in part from a more favorable national mine investment climate in several mineral-rich African countries. Their increased presence raises important questions around the potential role and function of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the sector. In post-conflict and/or fragile states, CSR has further implications for conflict and risk mitigation strategies to ensure the protection of human rights. One CSR approach increasingly being considered is the public–private partnership, whereby companies, public donors, and development agencies leverage their relationships for mutual benefit. There is merit in exploring its function in post-conflict fragile states, where socio-economic needs are high and the capacity of the state to respond to a variety of mine governance challenges is limited. Two case studies from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are presented, and their policy implications, discussed.

Keywords: Public–private partnerships; Conflict prevention; Human rights; Extractive industry; CSR; DRC (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q32 Q33 Q34 Q38 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2011.01.003

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