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Methods for Assessment of planetGOLD Programme Outcomes
In the framework of the GEF-funded planetGOLD global program, which aimed at reducing and progressively eliminating mercury pollution from the ASGM sector, Projekt-Consult conducted an analysis of the project results data from each planetGOLD country project. This was done in order to propose common methods for calculating the program’s four key cross-programmatic indicators: the amount of mercury reduced/avoided, miners supported in their formalization process, responsible ASM gold production, and money made available to ASGM through financial mechanisms.
Furthermore, Projekt-Consult recommended feasible and cost-effective common protocols to document the technology transfer and financial access models tested by the planetGOLD country projects. It also identified factors affecting the successes, barriers, or failures of implementation of these models, and recommended strategies for disseminating and incentivizing their uptake, both for existing and future projects under the planetGOLD program. The program has since been closed.
