The Community Role in the Good Governance Process

The Community Role in the Good Governance Process Bardolf Paul Regional Forum on Extractive Industries Governance Jakarta~ November 2014

Key Challenges

1. Different Mindset

2. Different Time Frame

3. Different Approach

4. Different Commitment

5. Different Target & Focus

What do we mean by Community Development?

“Community development is the process of increasing the strength and effectiveness of communities, improving peoples’ quality of life, and enabling people to participate in decision making to achieve greater long-term control over their lives. ” International Council on Mining & Metals, Community Development Toolkit, 2005

“Sustainable community development programs are those that contribute to the long-term strengthening of community viability. ” International Council on Mining & Metals, Community Development Toolkit, 2005

“Mining and mineral processing activities can play a central role in sustainable community development by acting as a catalyst for positive economic and social change in areas that may otherwise have limited opportunities for economic and social development. ” International Council on Mining & Metals, Community Development Toolkit, 2005

Create a local development fund earmarked for community development

Guarantee a minimum of 3 years funding

Assign management of the fund to a local development agency

Include representation from local communities and local government

Thank You! Yayasan Tambuhak Sinta