Compendium of Canadian CSR Projects in Africa

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1 Compendium of Canadian CSR Projects in Africa

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3 INTRODUCTION A COMPENDIUM OF CANADIAN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES IN AFRICA* The Government of Canada encourages and expects all Canadian companies working around the world to respect all applicable laws and international standards, to operate transparently and in consultation with host governments and local communities, and to conduct their activities in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to the way companies integrate social, environmental, and economic concerns into their values and operations in a transparent and accountable manner. The Government of Canada works with a host of stakeholders including Canadian businesses, civil society groups, foreign governments and local communities to address complex CSR issues, such as labour relations, environmental protection, bribery and corruption, and human rights. In March 2009, the Government of Canada announced a comprehensive CSR Strategy. Building the Canadian Advantage: a CSR Strategy for the Canadian International Extractive Sector will increase the competitiveness of Canadian extractive sector companies operating abroad by enhancing their ability to manage social and environmental risks. The four main pillars of the strategy are: 1) continuing support for host country capacitybuilding initiatives related to resource governance; 2) promotion of widelyrecognized international CSR performance guidelines; 3) creation of an Office of the Extractive Sector CSR Counsellor to assist in the resolution of issues pertaining to the activities of Canadian extractive sector companies abroad; and, 4) support for the development of a CSR Centre of Excellence to develop and disseminate highquality CSR tools, training and information to sector stakeholders. 1 In Africa, the presence of Canadian investment and business activities has grown substantially over the last decade; the reputation of Canadian CSR initiatives has also grown considerably. Canadian CSR partnerships in Africa are cited as examples of sustainable and constructive partnerships. Officials from both public and private sectors have expressed an interest in learning more about Canadian practices and involvement in the development of CSR programs. To this end, DFAIT has developed a compendium of best practices from Canadian companies operating in Africa. This showcase of Canadian practices aims to assist private and public sector organisations in the development of CSR programs and can identify potential partners to deliver such programs abroad. The compendium was researched and assembled by the Canadian Council for Africa (CCAfrica) under the leadership of the Africa Commercial Relations Division of DFAIT. The first chapter of the compendium includes twenty six CSR initiatives that are voluntary and separate from of the companies commercial project. The organizations presented in this section are involved in business activities in various sectors of the economy such as mining, agriculture and agrifood, financial services and consumer products and are not specialized in any way in social or economic development. The CSR initiatives developed by

4 INTRODUCTION these companies cover a wide range of areas such as education, health, gender equity, micro-finance and water and forest management. The second chapter outlines sixteen projects that were submitted to CCAfrica by companies/organizations already specializing in the social and environmental development sector. It has been observed, over the last few years, that successful CSR programs have been implemented by companies in partnerships with these types of organizations. Hence, a section featuring social and economic development projects developed by several Canadian organizations is included as reference for companies whose expertise in this field is limited. It is important to note, that this compendium includes only a sample of CSR projects currently being conducted in Africa by Canadian companies. We hope that these projects will demonstrate where the commitment and the importance that Canadian companies place on local social and economic development in the communities where they operate. The Commercial Relation Division with Africa would be interested in receiving your feedback and comments with regard to this compendium. We would be grateful if you could complete and return the questionnaire on the next page. Thank you for your collaboration. 2 * This publication has been prepared from information supplied by the organizations listed herein. While the Trade Commissioner Service of Canada believes the information to be accurate, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. This publication is for information purposes, and is not intended to constitute an endorsement by the Government of Canada of any of the organizations mentioned.

5 INTRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE The compendium of CSR practices in Africa could be considered as a pilot project. 1) Do you support the idea of assembling other compendia for other regions in the world? Yes No. 2) Did you gain a better understanding of Canadian achievements in CSR in Africa? Yes No. 3) Is the compendium helpful for finding partners for CSR activities? 4) How useful for you are these past and present examples of Canadian-led CSR initiatives? 5) How would you improve this pilot project? Comments: 3 Send your responses by fax at (613) to the attention of GFC. For questions phone

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7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Part I Corporate Social Responsibility Projects Sub Saharan Africa Lundin Group Lundin For Africa... 8 Burkina Faso Etruscan Resources Inc... 9 Flash Beauté Inc SEMAFO Burkina Faso SA Cameroon Afrique Expansion Africa 2005 Relais du Canada Congo MagIndustries Corp Congo, Democratic Republic of Banro Corporation PharmAfrican - Biotechnology for Sustainable Development in Africa Foundation Ghana Red Back Mining Inc Rio Tinto Alcan - Ghana Bauxite Company Lesotho Lucara DiamondCorp Madagascar Rio Tinto QIT Madagascar Minerals Sherritt International Corporation SNC-Lavalin Inc Niger Etruscan Resources Inc South Africa Bombardier Inc. - Transportation Cordiant Capital Inc McCain Foods SA Tanzania Artumas Group Inc - Artumas Africa Foundation... 26, 27 Barrick Gold Corporation... 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 Kabanga Nickel Company Limited Zambia Equinox Minerals - Lumwana Mining Company

8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Part II Socially Related Projects 6 Sub Saharan Africa Algeria University of Victoria, B.C. - Early Childhood Development Virtual University (ECDVU) Développement International Desjardins (Caisse Populaire Desjardins Group Initiative) Burkina Faso Gabon Ghana Kenya École Polytechnique de Montréal Centre d'élaboration des moyens d'enseignement du Québec, International inc. (CEMEQ) Clark Sustainable Resource Developments Limited Bridge International Academies CARE Canada Manitoba Hydro International Ltd University of Ottawa - Memorial University - Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada World Vision Canada - FieldWorker Mobile Technology Solutions Madagascar Aquaculture Service Conseil Mozambique Nigeria Rwanda R.J. Burnside International Limited Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited... 48, 49 Développement International Desjardins (Caisse Populaire Desjardins Group Initiative) South Africa University of British Columbia University of Ottawa... 52

9 Part I Corporate Social Responsibility Projects

10 PART I CSR PROJECTS Sub Saharan Africa Lundin Group Lundin For Africa Promoting local economic development December 2005 Present 8 LFA currently supports projects in Sudan, Ethiopia, DR Congo, Burundi, Zambia, Lesotho, Ghana, Senegal, and Mauritania. All projects are multi-year in nature and specifically target the poorest and most vulnerable members of select communities. Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative While the objectives of each project vary, LFA conducts semi-annual reviews of budget and narrative reporting and conducts regular evaluation visits. Longitudinal studies measuring impacts over time are a requirement of all supported initiatives. Among measures normally included are changes in crop yields, household assets, and incomes. Stephen Nairne Managing Director Lundin for Africa tel: fax: e mail: stephen@lundinforafrica.or g Partners Lundin for Africa partners with a variety of carefully selected Canadian, international and local NGOs for project implementation. LFA additionally provides belowmarket debt and equity financing in support of smalland medium sized development in Africa either directly or through a West Africa Social Venture Capital Fund, whose operations are set to commence in the second half of Description of Lundin Group / Lundin For Africa s activity in the region Lundin for Africa (LFA) is the philanthropic arm of the Lundin Group of Companies. Founded in 2005, LFA supports a long-term, vertically-integrated approach to poverty alleviation built on four pillars: Capacity Building and Training; Agricultural Livelihoods; Financial Services for the Poor; and Entrepreneurship and Private Sector Development. To date, LFA has supported 25 projects in nine countries across Africa. LFA is affiliated with five Lundin Group companies with mining interests in Africa: Lundin Mining, Red Back Mining, Denison Mines, Lucara Diamond Corp., and Sanu Resources.

11 PART I CSR PROJECTS Burkina Faso Etruscan Resources Inc. Helping education, social development or health January 2005 Present When Etruscan Resources was exploring for gold in the Youga region, it began to help the people of Youga in the fields of health care, education, access to clean water and food production right away. Etruscan Resources continues to expand on its projects with the help of the Rotary Club of Dartmouth who have sent team members to visit the Youga village on two occasions. The social initiatives are expanding with the commitment of the lenders who provided the necessary funds to set up an extensive water supply system for the medical clinic and the new maternity clinic. In 2007, Etruscan Resources built a maternity clinic in the village of Youga, near its gold producing mine. The village already had a medical clinic that Etruscan Resources refurbished but there was a great need for a maternity clinic. Etruscan Resources also built and equipped several classrooms at the Youga School and regularly provides basic food staples for the school children. In 2008, Etruscan Resources ensured the logistics of delivery to Youga of a 40 foot container containing medical and school equipment and supplies, as well as household items. The container and its contents were donated by the Rotary Club of Dartmouth and included dozens of hospital beds for the clinics. Etruscan Resources continues to support the school and the clinics with the necessary supplies. Donald Burton, COO and VP Corporate Development: donburton@etruscan.com or Nathalie Bernard, In House Legal Counsel: nbernard@etruscan.com Partners Rotary Club of Dartmouth and Wolfville, attention: Robert Earle: ro.earle@ns.sympatico.ca 9 Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative The objectives of the Youga project were to expand the health care services at the village and to encourage more children to attend school. Etruscan Resources is pleased with the results achieved so far and continues to act as a catalyst with other organizations and institutions to encourage them to support and pursue social initiatives in Burkina Faso and elsewhere in Africa. Description of Etruscan Resources activity in the region Etruscan Resource Inc. is a gold and diamond exploration and production company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under EET. The Company has invested 14 years into building a comprehensive land portfolio in Africa and has been operating the Youga gold mine in Burkina Faso since February 2008, employing in excess of five hundred and fifty Burkinan Fasan employees at the Youga mine site.

12 PART I CSR PROJECTS Burkina Faso Flash Beauté Inc. Helping education, social development or health In progress 10 On November 1, 2008, Flash Beauté Inc. created a social fund replenished by levies on the sale of KARIDERM products in Canada. This initiative is in line with its fair trade certification. Its partner cooperative in Burkina Faso suggests allocating funds to meet essential health needs, focusing on better living conditions for women. Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative Establish a preventive medicine system in the workplace Improve women s health Make a financial contribution to reduce the cost of women s health care Project manager Jérôme Vignols President Partners Flash Beauté Inc. 305 Bellechasse Street, Suite 205 Montreal, Quebec H2S 1W9 Tel: Fax: Songtab Yalgré Association 01 Bp 6696 Ouagadougou 01 Burkina Faso Tel: (226) Description of Flash Beauté Inc. s activity in this region Flash Beauté Inc. was founded in Its goal is to develop and market natural skin-care products with a shea butter base under the KARIDERM trademark. These products, intended for a wide audience, are available in stores selling natural products and some specialty stores across Canada. Shea butter is an exceptional African raw material that we import directly from the SONGTAABA co-operative in Burkina Faso.

13 PART I CSR PROJECTS Burkina Faso SEMAFO Burkina Faso SA Helping education, social development or health Project value: $3,013,320 January 2005 Present SEMAFO is building a medical centre with a fully equipped surgical unit for people living near the mine. These people live in 20 villages. The main villages are located in the communities of Bana, Wona and Kona, which face major problems in terms of access to health care and the evacuation of sick people by bad roads to county towns a hundred kilometres away. Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative Ensure that people have better access to health care and allow for better health coverage of areas slated for mine development. Elie Justin OUÉDRAOGO ojelie@yahoo.fr PartnersPartners Ministry of Health of Burkina Faso SEMAFO Foundation CECI Children Fund of Canada United Nations Basket Fund 11 Description of SEMAFO Burkina Faso SA s activity in the region SEMAFO Burkina Faso SA is a Burkinan subsidiary of the Canadian mining company SEMAFO Inc., based in Montreal and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the initials SMF. The Burkinan subsidiary has operated the Mana gold mine since March 2008 in Mouhoun, one of Burkina Faso s poorest regions (62% of its population lives below the poverty line). The subsidiary s main activity is producing about three tons of gold per year. The subsidiary employs over 500 people, of whom 20 are Canadian expatriates.

14 PART I CSR PROJECTS Cameroon Afrique Expansion Africa 2005 Relais du Canada Helping education, social development or health October 2007 October Construction of school and administration buildings ( ): Six classes have already been built and are somewhat equipped. Construction of boarding schools ( ): The boarding school and clinic are under construction and should be completed in time for the new school year, beginning October Collection of school equipment and supplies (January to May 2009): Afrique Expansion began a campaign to collect the required supplies, targeting Canadian organizations. All supplies are to be sent to Cameroon by the end of May 2009 and should be received by July Student enrolment: 30 students have already enrolled, and we aim to enrol 100 students by October Amina Nleung Gerba, M.B.A. Director General AFRIQUE EXPANSION MAGAZINE 1255 University, Suite 401, Montreal, Quebec H3B 3B6. Tel.: Fax: amina@afriqueexpansion.com Partner CAMEROON: ETS. VIE NATURE P.O. Box: 7281, Yaoundé, Cameroun. Tel.: Impact/Objectives of the Socially Related Initiative This project aims to provide basic education for youth from very poor areas of Cameroon. Since their parents are unable to give them an education, children are obliged to stay home or to follow their parents in their daily activities (fishing). In the short term, we will equip the school and residence, ensure that 100 children are supervised and educated, and care for these children in a safe environment. In the long term, we will create a centre where children can learn a trade and be assured of future employment, thus enabling them to contribute effectively to development and poverty reduction in their country. Description of Afrique Expansion s activity in this region Afrique Expansion Mag was created in 1998 to meet an increased demand for information on North-American and African markets. Its first goal was to show the enormous economic potential of African countries and to make North-American entrepreneurs and investors aware of business opportunities there. Its second goal was to inform African businesses and countries about North-American expertise and know-how, and about the enormous funding and partnership opportunities in North America. The business is not active in Africa itself, since it produces and distributes its magazine in Canada. However, it promotes and provides assistance to many social programs in Africa. Africa 2005 Relais du Canada is a perfect example of such a program.

15 PART I CSR PROJECTS Congo MagIndustries Corp Helping education, social development or health October 2008 Present We have had a Community Liaison Officer in post for 16 months. He now has three assistants and the scope of his activities has expanded to include small assistance projects to the local village communities. These include: Assistance to a local school through provision of teaching aids and equipment Assistance to a local clinic to procure drugs and simple equipment Distribution of mosquito nets to households in local communities Assistance in building a dwelling for the teacher and nurse assigned to a local village Working with communities to establish their development needs to enable planning of suitable community development projects once the project commences. Project planning for the potash plant includes a Community Development Plan. Kate Harcourt, Director HSEC, MagIndustries, kharcourt@magindustries.com 13 1 Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative To improve the quality of education that local children receive To improve local access to simple medicines and procedures To reduce the incidence of malaria in local populations To implement a Community Development Plan which involves the local communities, which has their support and which addresses their needs Monitoring is being carried out but it is too early to measure any changes as a result of these activities Description of MagIndustries s activity in the region MagIndustries manages 48 ha of eucalyptus plantation and a wood chip plant situated in and around the port of Pointe-Noire. The company also planned the development of a 600,00tps potash project using solution mining techniques. The construction is planned for 2009, the production drilling is already underway.

16 PART I CSR PROJECTS Congo, Democratic Republic of Banro Corporation Community infrastructure development Project value: $ 800,000 US in Present 14 In 2005, the Company created the Banro Foundation, a registered charity in the DRC with a mandate to support education, health and infrastructure improvements, principally in the communities where Banro operates. The Foundation focuses on needs identified by local community leaders and invests in improvements that benefit communities as a whole. Wherever possible, the Foundation employs local labour in all initiatives. In 2008 Banro was one of five finalists for a Canadian Award for International Cooperation in the category of Construction, Reconstruction and/or Rehabilitation of Physical Infrastructure." The prize is awarded annually by the CME and CIDA. Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative The objective of the Banro CSR initiative is to promote sustainable development, leading to long-term, enhanced opportunities and quality of life for local Congolese communities. Projects undertaken by the Banro Foundation in 2008 included the construction of two new high schools serving a total of 350 students, construction of a potable water delivery system serving 18,000 villagers, construction of a new health clinic, rehabilitation of over 100 kilometres of roadway, support for HIV/AIDS testing and education and for malaria eradication, and the shipment of medical equipment from Canada to seven hospitals in the region. Martin Jones VP Corporate Development (416) ext 2 mjones@banro.com Partners Many small local partners CARE Canada Kevin McCort (613) Description of Banro Corporation s activity in the region Banro Corporation is both exploring and/or developing four wholly-owned gold projects in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

17 PART I CSR PROJECTS Congo, Democratic Republic of PharmAfrican Biotechnology for Sustainable Development in Africa Foundation Promoting local economic development Project value: $3 million November 2008 Present BDA (Biotechnology for Sustainable Development in Africa) trains entrepreneurs (women and men) to grow industrial crops of medicinal plants in accordance with WHO Guidelines on Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) for Medicinal Plants. The training lasts three years, is divided into three phases, and is available to 30 candidates per year. During their first year, candidates are at the ISAV, where they study theory and participate in interactive seminars validated by field work and reports. During their second year, candidates develop their own crops of medicinal plants using industrial cropping, harvesting and storing techniques. They do this under the supervision of the WWF, which makes land and forest land available to the BDA. The goal in the third year is to transform these farmers, who specialize in their country s medicinal plants, into entrepreneurs. We then provide them with continuous training in business and marketing before they return to their villages to start up their businesses. They will receive financial support as well as business mentoring. Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative Valérie Bouchard Director, Communications and Partnerships v.bouchard@fondationbda.org Partners Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation: albertiidemonaco.net World Wildlife Fund (WWF): Lundin for Africa: Association for African Medicinal Plant Standards L Institut Supérieur Agro Vétérinaire (ISAV) : kimwenza.net By allowing entrepreneurs to establish their business in remote locations, the company contributes to improving the living standards of local communities, both by developing new infrastructure (water, solar electricity) and secondly, by creating jobs and developing the local economy. BDA s long-term goals are to replicate this model in other areas of sub-saharan Africa. We thus aim to give Africa the opportunity to participate in the international market for medicinal plants ($60 billion + 7%/year) and to become competitive. We also want to give Africa the opportunity to assist in conserving its own botanical and ecological heritage and to end food sovereignty. 15 Description of PharmAfrican s activity in this region PharmAfrican is a Canadian biopharmaceutical company whose goal is to develop and market natural health products and botanical drugs with African scientists and producers. The BDA Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support scientific co-operation, technical training and assistance, and the implementation of biotechnology projects related to the cultivation of medicinal plants with a view to sustainable development. In fact, the BDA Foundation trains African entrepreneurs in growing industrial crops of medicinal plants with a view to sustainable development.

18 PART I CSR PROJECTS Ghana Red Back Mining Inc. Promoting local economic development May 2008 April 2013 The Tano-Suraw Agribusiness Growth Initiative (TAGI) is a five-year community-based integrated agricultural development project which employs locally-driven strategies for accelerated rural development. TAGI is designed to stimulate long term economic growth and improve the livelihood of communities in the Wiawso area by strengthening agricultural productivity, improving farm management skills, increasing market linkages and supply chain interventions, and improving access to microfinance. The project s primary beneficiaries live within, or adjacent to, the limits of the Chirano Mine concession. Stephen Nairne Managing Director Lundin for Africa tel: (604) fax: (604) stephen@lundinforafrica.org Partners African Connections 4 Pineapple Loop East Legon, Accra, GHANA 16 Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative Nearing completion of its first full year, the project has trained and organized more than 500 farmers and 42 cooperatives and is currently focused on three crops chili pepper, plantain and soybean with high export potential and high economic returns. It is expected that ginger will be introduced in the next farming season. Over the duration of the project, roughly 2,500 farmers will be involved in the project, with increases in income, measured both longitudinally and against control. Description of Redback Mining s activity in the region The Chirano Mine is situated in south-western Ghana, 100 kilometres southwest of Kumasi, which is Ghana's second largest city. The Project is within the Bibiani gold belt along strike from Ashanti Goldfields' Bibiani gold mine. Gold production commenced in the fourth quarter of The Company also has additional exploration projects and significant landholdings in Ghana both in proximity and along strike from Chirano and elsewhere in Ghana.

19 PART I CSR PROJECTS Ghana Rio Tinto Alcan Ghana Bauxite Company Capacity building (governance, training) May 2006 Present To maximize value for all GBC stakeholders and to create a local environment that is conducive for both our current operations and our future investments, a tripartite partnership was established to address areas where the business s strategic issues overlap with local development priorities. All activities are undertaken jointly by the partners, whose specific objectives are to: Ensure a harmonized medium-term development plan for the District (that is, one that builds upon the work undertaken in 3 areas by the World Bank, and that reflects the views of the population of all nine areas) Status: completed Train newly-elected local councilmen and other local opinion leaders on key elements of the local development process Status: completed Invest in projects that address local development priorities as well as GBC s strategic business objectives Status: started in Q with investment ongoing in 2008 and Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative Water: repair of pre-existing infrastructure, development of community maintenance organizations, joint financing of multilateral water projects (EU, World Bank). Sanitation: construction of several sanitary facilities, establishment of community facilities maintenance organizations. Education: construction of new primary school, engagement with local educational directorate to improve institutional capacity. Health: ongoing investments in GBC's hospital which treats 20,000 patients from local communities per year, providing important pre-natal, anti-malaria, HIV, and general health treatments. s Nathan Monash, Manager, Sustainable Development and International Affairs, Rio Tinto Alcan 1188 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 3G2, Canada T: +1 (514) M: +1(514) nathan.monash@riotinto.com Joe Nsiah, Special Advisor to the Managing Director, Ghana Bauxite Company joe.nsiah@riotinto.com Partners Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai District Assembly (BABDA) Mr. Adjei Sampson Acheampong, Planning Officer, PO Box 49, Bibiani, Western Region, Ghana achee2006@yahoo.com SNV Ghana Ms. Nana Ama Yirrah No. 6 Mankata Close. Airport Res. Area, PO Box KIA 30284, Airport, Accra, Ghana nyirrah@snvworld.org 17 Description of Ghana Bauxite Company s activity in the region Ghana Bauxite Company (GBC) operated a bauxite mine and port facility in the Western Region of Ghana since Today, the operation is managed by Rio Tinto Alcan, which retains an 80% ownership stake with the Government of Ghana holding the remaining 20%. Moreover, Rio Tinto Alcan has entered into a second joint venture with the Government of Ghana to explore the feasibility of developing a second bauxite mine and alumina refinery in Ghana.

20 PART I CSR PROJECTS Lesotho Lucara Diamond Corp Promoting local economic development January 2009 December Through its affiliation with Lundin for Africa, Lucara has partnered with CARE Canada in support of a Village Savings and Loan (VS&L) program in Lesotho. Nearly four decades of global microfinance experience has proven that when poor people have access to financial services secure savings, credit, insurance and other products they can lift themselves out of poverty. Village savings and loan associations, based in the community, tend to serve the needs of the very poor, those whose income is irregular and less reliable and who may not be full- time business people. These village savings and loan associations are complementary to traditional microfinance institutions. Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative Stephen Nairne Managing Director Lundin for Africa tel: (604) fax: (604) e mail: stephen@lundinforafrica.org Partner CARE Canada Suite Gurdwara Road Ottawa, ON, K2E 7X6 Canada The three-year commitment with CARE will significantly reduce the levels of poverty for 18,000 households (approximately 90,000 beneficiaries) in the remote eastern districts of the country (Mokhotlong, Qacha s Nek and Quthing) that lie far from the capital city, through improved economic security and linkages with formal financial service providers and MFI s. Description of Lucara Diamond s activity in the region Lucara Diamond Corp. (a Lundin Group Company) has an option to acquire up to a 70% interest in the Mothae diamond project in Lesotho. The Mothae diamond project is a 24.7 square kilometre concession located in one of the most prolific diamond producing regions in the world. The project hosts a large diamondiferous kimberlite pipe with an estimated surface extent of 8.8 hectares and is located adjacent to and directly on trend with the world-famous Letseng diamond mine.

21 PART I CSR PROJECTS Madagascar Rio Tinto QIT Madagascar Minerals Environment preservation Project value: $2.5M invested since 2003 January 2003 Present In Madagascar, where Rio Tinto is developing an ilmenite mine, we work closely with the local communities to create and implement environmental management practices that protect the rich biodiversity of the country and the livelihoods of its people. The mineralised zone being developed lies underneath one of the last remaining parcels of littoral or coastal forest in Madagascar. To achieve the goal of receiving an environmental permit to mine, QMM (QIT Madagascar Minerals) demonstrated that it could protect biodiversity, and recreate a natural resource base equal, if not superior, to the natural forest on top of the ilmenite deposit. We committed to various initiatives to help protect the region s biodiversity and also the population s access to the renewable forest resources on which they depend, such as dead wood, tubers and medicinal plants. We created conservation zones on about ten per cent of the total deposit, with the participation of the communities and the Forest Service. The conservation zones are managed by a Committee and run through a Dina, a social agreement. They are now part of the Protected Area System of Madagascar. Mrs. Manon Vincelette Director Community Affairs, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development. manon.vincelette@riotinto.com The project is also described in the book Biodiversity, Ecology, and Conservation of Littoral Ecosystems in Southeastern Madagascar. Partners Missouri Botanical Garden Mr. Pete Lowry Hamburg University Mr. Joerg Ganzhorn Fort Dauphin Water and Forest Department Mr. Victor Rasolofonirina Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative In 2002, a co-management contract was signed that delegates management responsibilities and authorities to a management committee, which comprises the two communes bordering the deposit, the local forestry service and QMM. The co-management agreement addresses the on- and off-deposit resources, and the before -, during - and after mining management challenges. In this way, communities are empowered to protect and manage the resources on which they depend, but retain the technical know-how of the forest service and the resources of QMM until the quadrilateral management committee can become self sufficient through income-generating activities relating to the natural resource base. Description of Rio Tinto QIT s activity in the region Rio Tinto is a leading global mining group involved in every stage of the mining business. QMM is a mining development project in partnership with the Madagascan government where heavy minerals in sand will be extracted and processed. The total investment was over $600M including roads, a deep sea port, a mining complex and an electrical power plant. The project will be running for 40 years and will bring opportunities for other investment and development of the area. Over the last 20 years of presence in the region, QMM have invested $30M for community and environmental investment.

22 PART I CSR PROJECTS Madagascar Sherritt International Corporation Environment preservation January 2004 Present 20 The Ambatovy project is a pilot project of the Business Biodiversity Offset Program (BBOP). The goal of the biodiversity offsets is to achieve no net loss (and preferably a net gain) of species composition, habitat structure and ecosystem structure. The Ambatovy project has a comprehensive Biodiversity Action Plan, including the implementation of a mitigation hierarchy at all sites mine, plant, tailings and pipeline. The proposed biodiversity offset program at the mine site includes onsite and offsite protection of representative stands of forest, buffer-zone forest protection based on natural forest management, and creation of spatial linkages to the existing forest corridor in conjunction with regional partners. Some 212 hectares of azonal forest habitat on top of the ore body, that would otherwise have been mined, are being set aside for conservation. Sequential rehabilitation of the mine site will aim to replace the impacted forest with one likely to resemble the surrounding mid-altitude humid tropical forest. An area 71 km to the northeast of the mine has been identified as a biodiversity offset site. This will involve conservation of 11,600 hectares of endangered forest, including a core conservation area of 4,600 hectares with a large tract of azonal forest and a 7,000 hectare multiple use area. : Dr. Pierre Berner, Ambatovy Project Environmental Director, Pierre.Berner@ambatovy.mg and Steven Dickinson, sdickinson@golder.com.au More information on website: Partners The Project partner for this pilot project is Business Biodiversity Offset Program, tprogram. Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative The activities of Ambatovy s BBOP initiative include: forest management & conservation; species conservation, protection & research; reforestation with native species of targeted areas affected by slash-andburn agriculture where forest connectivity can be enhanced; and environmental education. The project is based on 10 BBOP principles. The Project is committed to designing and financing a long-term, no net loss / net gain offset, and has made substantial progress by calculating impacts and identifying a potential offset site. We will continue to work closely with stakeholders on the offset design and to plan the financial mechanisms to secure the offset's longterm security, using adaptive management in response to the financial insecurities of the current credit crunch. Description of Sherritt International Corporation s activity in the region Sherritt is the operating partner of Ambatovy, a world-class, large-tonnage nickel project located in Madagascar. Other Joint Venture partners include Sumitomo Corporation, Korea Resources Corporation, and SNC-Lavalin. The project consists of a mine site and a large processing plant. Ore slurry will be transported from the mine to the plant by a 218 km pipeline, designed to avoid environmentally and culturally sensitive areas. The project will produce 60,000 tonnes of nickel, 5,600 of cobalt and 190,000 of ammonium sulfate per year. Its assessed reserve life is 27 years, with potential for more. Once operational, Ambatovy will be one of the largest nickel mines in the world.

23 PART I CSR PROJECTS Madagascar SNC Lavalin Inc Capacity building (governance, training) and promoting the local economy Project value: $10,000,000 April 2007 Present The LRDI (Local Resource Development Initiative) program started up in Its goals are to maximize the local benefits of the Ambatovy project in terms of job opportunities for local workers and local procurement of goods and services, while contributing to private-sector development and capacity building. Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative The following goals have been achieved: Jean François GASCON Project Sustainability Leader, SNC Lavalin Environnement Inc. Tel.: (514) , ext Partners Sherritt International Sumitomo Kores Over 7,000 workers were trained in construction disciplines. The placement rate for trained workers was over 90%. 12,000 workers are on the leading edge of construction; 84% are local workers. Over 200 local companies secured contracts. Over 90 companies benefitted from small and medium-sized business training and mentoring. The project created hundreds of jobs for women. Agricultural product marketing capacities were built. 21 Description of SNC-Lavalin s activity in this region SNC-Lavalin is responsible for the engineering, procurement and management of Ambatovy, the world s largest nickel-mining construction project. SNC-Lavalin is also one of the project s investors, with a 5% share. The other investors are Sherritt (Canada), Sumitomo (Japan) and Kores (South Korea).

24 PART I CSR PROJECTS \Niger Etruscan Resources Inc. Helping education, social development or health January 1998 Present 22 The need for the clinic was initially assessed by the late Dr. John Savage, consultant for Etruscan Resources. Upon his recommendations, Etruscan Resources built the clinic and handed it over to the State of Niger in The clinic quickly became the central medical center for this rural area of Niger and services over people, some of them coming from kilometres away to receive primary health care. The clinic is essential to the health of women and children in this area. It houses 11 rooms and is supplied every month with medications purchased by Etruscan Resources delivered by Etruscan's medical consultant in Niger. The great majority of cases treated are malaria, respiratory infections, gynaecology, and intestinal tropical diseases. It is staffed with two 22 State-appointed nurses who collaborate with a village health committee. In 2008, the mortality rate from malaria decreased from almost 100% to 10% due to sustained access to medications funded by Etruscan Resources. The medical equipment and running water system was initially provided by the Rotary Club of Dartmouth and complemented by a CIDA solar pump system later. Donald Burton, COO and VP Corporate Development: donburton@etruscan.com or Nathalie Bernard, In House Legal Counsel: nbernard@etruscan.com Partners Rotary Club of Dartmouth and Wolfville, attention: Robert Earle: ro.earle@ns.sympatico.ca Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative The objective of the project was to provide health care services in a rural area where no access to health care had ever existed. Etruscan Resources is pleased that this objective has been achieved and is in fact having a bigger positive impact than expected. Although Etruscan Resources is no longer pursuing mining projects in Niger, it continues to maintain the clinic and is joined by Rotary Clubs to help keep this clinic sustainable. Description of Etruscan Resources activity in the region Etruscan Resource Inc. is a gold and diamond exploration and production company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under EET. The Company has invested 14 years into building a comprehensive land portfolio in Africa and entered this continent in 1994 via Niger where it carried out intensive exploration work and discovered the Samira Hill Gold Mine. In the early 2000s, it decreased its presence in Niger but nevertheless continues to sustain the John and Margaret Savage medical clinic and the village of Bossey Bangou, close to the operating mine site.

25 PART I CSR PROJECTS South Africa Bombardier Inc. Transportation Helping education, social development or health and capacity building, training, education Project budget spent: USD $ for 2009 July 2008 Present In June 2008, Bombardier sponsored a South African regional workshop convening three transportation sector stakeholders: the South African Government, Industry and Academia. The critical objective identified during the workshop was the creation of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) which builds a network of excellence in the rail transportation sector industry. The culmination of these efforts is the STARS By Bombardier program, which commenced its first year of operation in January Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative STARS By Bombardier invests in people by building a network of education, training and innovation in rail transportation. Through this network of excellence, a new generation of South African students and learners will be able to deliver African solutions to African challenges. STARS By Bombardier consists of three major components: The Young Learners Program is an intervention program in the public-private school systems at the critical stages of academic development grades ten, eleven and twelve in preparation for college entry. The program identifies, selects, tracks, and mentors students with the objective to improve student competencies in math, literacy, science and language. Young Learners Program includes the development of networks which identify students who have the most need, talent and motivation. The Bursary Program provides merit-based financial support for further learning to STARS students on both college and technical academic tracks. The program identifies, selects, tracks and mentors students who receive bursary support by leveraging the networks it builds through STARS stakeholders. Students also have opportunity to compete for internships and special programs. Robert Petchel Project Manager Bombardier Transportation USA 1501 Lebanon Church Rd Pittsburgh, PA USA Tel: (412) petch53@gmail.com Partners South African Government: Dept of Education Dept of Transportation Dept of Trade & Industry Academic Network: University Witwatersrand University Pretoria University Johannesburg University Cape Town University Venda University Limpopo University Toronto Corporate Partners: Murray & Roberts RSA J&J Enterprise RSA Eskom Power RSA The Innovation Program develops academic institutional partnerships working directly with Bombardier. This partnership provides specific research, training and professional development at the post-graduate level in areas of critical shortage in science, engineering and technology related to rail-sector transportation. 23 Description of Bombardier Transportation s activity in the region The South African government and Bombardier Transportation have engaged in a major commitment of lightrail infrastructure in the Gauteng province, South Africa; the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link. Gautrain provides stateof-the-art infrastructure design, construction, operation and maintenance of an 80-km rail-link between Pretoria, Johannesburg, and the Johannesburg Tambo International Airport. The system includes 96 Electrostar vehicles, 10 stations and a dedicated feeder and distribution bus system. The project is implemented under a PPP concession.

26 PART I CSR PROJECTS South Africa Cordiant Capital Inc Promoting local economic development January 2008 April The majority of the population of South Africa was politically and economically marginalized by apartheid. Although democracy was restored 14 years ago, a large share of the population is still on the economic fringe of society. Economic and political reform and the policy of black economic empowerment are resulting in rapidly growing standards of living among the black majority. This segment, however, had almost no access to finance or credit. Real People, funded by Cordiant Capital Inc, have grown to fill the gap. With over 140 branches, Real People provides personal and consumer loans, housing services and mobile telecom contracts to the South African population that has, traditionally its access to these fundamental opportunities denied. Real People also provide insurance services to its clients. Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative Financial services are provided to a market segment in South Africa not previously served. The development impact of such services has been demonstrated across the emerging markets. Mr. Bertrand Millot Vice President, Portfolio Management Cordiant Capital Inc Suite 2400, 1010 Sherbrooke Street West Montreal, QC H3A 2R7 Tel: bmillot@cordiantcap.com Partners FMO Netherlands Development Finance Company Anna van Saksenlaan 71 PO Box The Hague 2509 AB The Netherlands Description of Cordiant Capital Inc s activity in the region Cordiant is an emerging market, private equity and debt fund manager with over $1 billion under management. To-date, the firm has made approximately 150 investments in more than 50 emerging and high growth countries around the world and counts a number of North American and European pension funds amongst its investors. Established in 1999, Cordiant invests in a broad range of sectors, including infrastructure, power, financial, mining and consumer goods, among others. The firm is a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investing, and screens and monitors all investments for environmental, social and governance issues.

27 PART I CSR PROJECTS South Africa McCain Foods SA Helping education, social development or health Project value: $ January 2008 Present McCain Foods (SA) initially installed a Computer Centre at the Phaphamani School in Delmas in 2005, further upgraded it in 2006 and then implemented a second major upgrade in The 2008 upgrading of this Centre resulted in the following: Increasing the number of PCs from 21 to 40. Installing fixed counters to replace individual desks. Installing new network points, electric plugs with an UPS unit. Installing an additional 20 chairs. Replacing the window curtains with proper blinds. S.J. de Klerk Associate Director: HR McCain Foods SA sjdekler@mccain.co.za 2 5 Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative Almost 400 High School Learners have benefited to date through this Computer Centre, which was installed in an area of low-income and high unemployment. 25 Description of McCain Foods activity in the region McCain Foods entered the South African market in 2000 and launched the McCain Brand in Currently, McCain Foods SA employs about 880 permanent employees, but due to the seasonal nature of its business it may employ a further 300 people from time to time. The company operates three plants in the towns of Springs, Delmas and George, a Depot in Marble Hall, and a number of Farms in the North West and Mpumalanga Provinces of South Africa. Its Head Office is in Bedfordview, Gauteng.

28 PART I CSR PROJECTS Tanzania Artumas Group Inc Artumas Africa Foundation Promoting local economic development August 2005 Present 26 The Mtwara Community Economic Empowerment Venture (MCEEV) is one of Artumas CSR initiatives and is managed jointly by Artumas Group Inc. and Scanagri Tanzania. The MCEEV has built three business centers the Mtwara Women s Entrepreneur Trust, Naliendele, and Mikindani. The MCEEV is exemplary of Artumas corporate vision of a sustainable and profitable business environment. In this vision, the Business Centers play a central role in the development of rural communities. They provide a foundation for better education, communications and business training, as well as a source of support services, local access to information, and financing for small business development. By supporting local businesses, the Business Centers have generated and supported cottage industries, improving economic growth and creating new livelihoods. By offering reasonable rents and 26 professional management, the Business Centers facilitate the co-location of businesses such as libraries, media rooms, refrigeration shops, communication shops, carpentry shops, and internet cafés. Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative The most important milestones of the project have been: Shauna Mason Artumas Africa Foundation President Suite 900, 606 4th Street SW, Calgary, AB Canada, T2P 1T Partners Ms. Paivi Lehtonen Resident Manager of Scangri Finland. PO BOX, 38208, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam Mrs Tuse Mallya East African Development Bank. PO BOX 9401, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam. Identification of community groups who will be responsible for the community business centers Renovation of three existing structures to serve as community business centers Provision of micro loans to entrepreneurs to initiate their business Capacity building and training of the business centre leaders (started in January 2007) and continuous management support. Description of Artumas Group s activity in the region Artumas Group Inc. is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with a significant asset position and a competitive advantage in the emerging resource basins of East Africa. By exploring, developing, producing and commercializing known petroleum systems, Artumas is poised to deliver a sustainable rate of return for our stakeholders while creating social and economic opportunities for the people of Eastern Africa.

29 PART I CSR PROJECTS Tanzania Artumas Group Inc Artumas Africa Foundation Promoting local economic development August 2005 Present The Mchepa vegetable farm is Artumas first sustainable development initiative. The 125 farmers affected by the program built, own and operate the 25 acre (10 ha) farm. Growing the vegetables locally provides the community a substantial economic benefit, with the Mchepa Farmer Association generating approximately $3000/month in revenue from farm operations. For the farmers, vegetable production has provided an alternative livelihood to a community that previously relied on subsistence fishing. For the region, the Mchepa farm has increased security of food supply for surrounding villagers. For Artumas, the farm provided access to fresh produce and reduced spoilage costs. The success of the Mchepa Farm initiative suggests that it can be used as a model for application to other villages. The Mchepa farm project has clearly helped the local residents to initiate and operate a business efficiently and profitablely. As of July 2007, the Mchepa farm has become sustainable, with the Mchepa Farmer Association able to pay for seedlings and equipment on their own. Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative The most important milestones of the project have been: Shauna Mason Artumas Africa Foundation President Suite 900, 606 4th Street SW, Calgary, AB Canada, T2P 1T Partners Mchepa Farmer Association Remote Site Solutions (T) Ltd. 27 A cost effective and sustainable irrigation system consisting of foot pumps, sim-tanks, hoses, and gravity-powered conduits. 125 Farmers registered as an Association the Mchepa Farmer Association. Opened a bank account. Tanzania Home Economics Association (TAHEA) hired to help diversify the crops, teach rapid multiplication and product differentiation. April 2006 Artumas and Mchepa Farmer Association design and implement a composting system. Early 2007 Provided business skills training program including marketing, book keeping and food preservation. Description of Artumas Group Inc. Artumas Group Inc. is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with a significant asset position and a competitive advantage in the emerging resource basins of East Africa. By exploring, developing, producing and commercializing known petroleum systems, Artumas is poised to deliver a sustainable rate of return for our stakeholders while creating social and economic opportunities for the people of Eastern Africa.

30 PART I CSR PROJECTS Tanzania Barrick Gold Corporation Helping education, social development or health Project value: US$1, 126, 000 January 1999 Present 28 In Tanzania, Barrick has a well established HIV/AIDS program in place. Since 1999, the company has worked with AMREF, one of the world's leading African health NGOs, to combat HIV/AIDS at our North Mara mine and in the surrounding communities. At AMREF's Voluntary Counselling and Training Center, confidential HIV/AIDS testing and counselling services are provided to our employees and the larger community. Thanks to AMREF's health education efforts, over 33,000 voluntary HIV/AIDS tests have been administered since the program began. In addition to peer education at the mine, AMREF programs include focused interventions targeted at women at high-risk, including commercial sex workers and women working in bars. The increase in HIV/AIDS awareness and education has resulted in lower incidence rates. Barrick also works with Tanzania's Ministry of Health to make treatment more accessible in the communities surrounding North Mara. As of recently, HIVpositive patients who require antiretroviral therapy can be referred to the nearby 28 hospital, where an outreach team from Tarime district hospital provides these services to patients on a weekly basis. This is a significant development for those who live in the Mara region and would have otherwise been required to travel to other districts for treatment. Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative Nerys John, Community Relations Manager Plot 1736 Kahama Road/Hamza Aziz Road Msasani Peninsula Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Telephone: (255 22) /5/6/7/8 aarbu@barrick.com orateresponsibility/keyto pics/hivaids/default.aspx Partners AMREF Canada Office 489 College St. Suite 407 Chief Executive Officer, Warren Spires Toronto, Ontario M6G 1A5 This health initiative has yielded many positive impacts, including, most importantly, improvement in the overall health of Barrick's employees, their families and the people living in the Mara region. With a nearby hospital that is now able to administer the antiretroviral therapy, there will be a significant reduction in travel time to receive the drug. As a result of these improvements, we hope more people infected with HIV/AIDS will come forward to receive treatment. Description of Barrick Gold Corporation s activity in the region Barrick Tanzania is part of Barrick Gold Corporation s global operations. Barrick Tanzania has three operating gold mines, Bulyanhulu, North Mara and Tulawaka. In addition to these operations, Barrick has an advanced stage gold project, Buzwagi, which is expected to commence production in the second half of 2009 and a joint venture advanced exploration nickel project with Xstrata plc called Kabanga Nickel.

31 PART I CSR PROJECTS Tanzania Barrick Gold Corporation Community infrastructure development Project value: US$500,000 (just the electricity project) September 2008 Present The beginning of a new power initiative and partnership between Barrick, TANESCO and local village leaders began in late 2008 near Barrick's Bulyanhulu mine in Tanzania. Barrick funded the construction of wooden electricity poles in the town of Kakola (population approx. 17,000) in September, marking the first of a number of investment initiatives planned for the town. Barrick has put up US$32,000 to kick-start the town s planning process, with the goal of assisting with the control of in-migration. Barrick also has plans to invest US$230,000 to construct a building that will house Kakola's first bank. The new bank plans to open its doors in early Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative The introduction of electricity at Kakola is expected to bolster basic services, such as health care and education. It will also enable the community to engage in new income-generating activities such as welding, tool making, and other activities that require electrical power. It will eliminate the town's reliance on expensive diesel fuel, reduce the cost of living for residents and cut down on air pollution from diesel generators. The introduction of electricity will also improve communication in the area. Nerys John, Community Relations Manager Plot 1736 Kahama Road/Hamza Aziz Road Msasani Peninsula Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Telephone: (255 22) /5/6/7/8 aarbu@barrick.com rporateresponsibility/beyo ndborders/default.aspx Partners TANESCO, Tanzania's national power utility Kakola village leaders 29 Description of Barrick Gold Corporation s activity in the region Barrick Tanzania is part of Barrick Gold Corporation s global operations. Barrick Tanzania has three operating gold mines, Bulyanhulu, North Mara and Tulawaka. In addition to these operations, Barrick has an advanced stage gold project, Buzwagi, which is expected to commence production in the second half of 2009 and a joint venture advanced exploration nickel project with Xstrata plc called Kabanga Nickel.

32 PART I CSR PROJECTS Tanzania Barrick Gold Corporation Promoting local economic development Project value: US$56,000 January 2005 Present 30 At Bulyanhulu mine, Barrick has partnered with the catering service provider Sodexo in the Farmer's Support Project initiative. The purpose of the project is to provide a market for a cooperative of Tanzanian farmers in the area, while increasing cost effectiveness for Barrick by procuring locally. In 2005, Barrick trained 221 farmers near the Bulyanhulu mine and provided seeds for their first harvest. The farmers are now able to grow more than just subsistence crops, producing beyond the needs of their families and making a steady income. This initiative exemplifies Barrick's Community Relations Vision, which emphasizes working together with local communities for mutual long-term success. Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative As a result of this initiative, many of the local farmers and their families have seen an improved quality of life and standard of living. A steady income has given these farmers the option to build modern housing and purchase household items that they previously could not afford. In addition to these material changes, health and nutrition has improved because of their new expendable income. Nerys John, Community Relations Manager Plot 1736 Kahama Road/Hamza Aziz Road Msasani Peninsula Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Telephone: (255 22) /5/6/7/8 aarbu@barrick.com rporateresponsibility/beyo ndborders/default.aspx Partner Sodexo Practically speaking, the farmer's have improved their farming methods and techniques by making them more modern and efficient. The market for their goods has also increased significantly with Barrick's help. Instead of selling their products to one local market, they now are able to bring their products to many local markets in the district. The farmers cooperative, called UWABU, has earned over US$1 million collectively. Description of Barrick Gold Corporation s activity in the region Barrick Tanzania is part of Barrick Gold Corporation s global operations. Barrick Tanzania has three operating gold mines, Bulyanhulu, North Mara and Tulawaka. In addition to these operations, Barrick has an advanced stage gold project, Buzwagi, which is expected to commence production in the second half of 2009 and a joint venture advanced exploration nickel project with Xstrata plc called Kabanga Nickel.

33 PART I CSR PROJECTS Tanzania Barrick Gold Corporation Helping education, social development or health Project value: US$600,000 October 2007 Present The new Ishinabulandi Primary School was built to replace the original, smaller facility that had to be partially relocated during the construction of power lines needed to supply electricity to Barrick's Buzwagi project. The company had been required by the government to invest US$225,000 to replace the former school. Instead, Barrick Tanzania more than doubled that amount, investing US$600,000. The design of the new school was based on extensive input from its headmaster, Dr. Mathias, and other community leaders. The facility has 12 fully furnished classrooms, staff offices and housing for 11 teachers. Barrick also funded the construction of washrooms and 17 water tanks designed to collect rain water, with plans for upgrades including a water well, a pump and electricity for the teachers' housing and offices. The new playground is fully equipped with swings, slides and roundabouts, and features a soccer field and a netball court. Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative The new school will increase school attendance and reduce drop out rates, improve literacy rates and help with the development of Tanzania's future leaders. Nerys John, Community Relations Manager Plot 1736 Kahama Road/Hamza Aziz Road Msasani Peninsula Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Telephone: (255 22) /5/6/7/8 aarbu@barrick.com rporateresponsibility/beyo ndborders/default.aspx Partner The local community of the Shinyanga region in Tanzania. 31 Description of Barrick Gold Corporation s activity in the region Barrick Tanzania is part of Barrick Gold Corporation s global operations. Barrick Tanzania has three operating gold mines, Bulyanhulu, North Mara and Tulawaka. In addition to these operations, Barrick has an advanced stage gold project, Buzwagi, which is expected to commence production in the second half of 2009 and a joint venture advanced exploration nickel project with Xstrata plc called Kabanga Nickel.

34 PART I CSR PROJECTS Tanzania Barrick Gold Corporation Community infrastructure development Water Project value: US$2.8 million January 2002 Present 32 In 2002, Barrick constructed a 47km water pipeline from Lake Victoria to our Bulyanhulu mine in Tanzania. The primary purpose of the pipeline is to feed water to the mine site; however, the water system also gives communities in the area access to a potable water source. Barrick installed spigots in the pipeline at each village from Lake Victoria to Bulyanhulu. A total of 15 community water points were created, impacting 30, 000 people living in the region. The pipeline's construction marked the start of the company's water supply projects in Tanzania. Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative The installation and operation of the pipeline signalled a dramatic change in terms of health and quality of life in the region. The pipeline's existence has been particularly positive for women in the area, reducing the burden of carrying buckets of water over great distances. It has also helped decrease instances of waterborne diseases. Nerys John, Community Relations Manager Plot 1736 Kahama Road/Hamza Aziz Road Msasani Peninsula Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Telephone: (255 22) /5/6/7/8 rporateresponsibility/beyo ndborders/default.aspx Issue: October 2008 Partners The local community Description of Barrick Gold Corporation s activity in the region Barrick Tanzania is part of Barrick Gold Corporation s global operations. Barrick Tanzania has three operating gold mines, Bulyanhulu, North Mara and Tulawaka. In addition to these operations, Barrick has an advanced stage gold project, Buzwagi, which is expected to commence production in the second half of 2009 and a joint venture advanced exploration nickel project with Xstrata plc called Kabanga Nickel.

35 PART I CSR PROJECTS Tanzania Kabanga Nickel Company Limited Community infrastructure development Project value: US$365,000 August 2007 Present is supporting in collaboration with the Ngara District Council is training for Kabanga Nickel Company Limited is currently implementing a malaria programme that will be part of an overall community heath initiative. The malaria programme is comprised of education, prevention and treatment components. An awareness campaign was planned to help the community understand the importance of health and prevention. Behaviour Change Communications was the methodology of choice to raise awareness and affect perceptions about malaria in the community. For three weeks, local artists were trained in how to use their own tribal song, dance and storytelling to develop effective messages for social change. Another education programme that KNCL Village Health Workers (VHWs) to improve their skills and better carry out health programmes in their respective villages, to be implemented in As a result, VHWs will be able to monitor community behaviour and the ongoing use of Long-Lasting Insecticide-treated Bed Nets which KNCL has also been active in distributing. Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative Goal: a) Design for near-term impact, long-term growth and sustainability b) Implement in partnership between Kabanga and District Government Scope: a) 4 Wards/18 villages b) 14,000 households/70,000 people c) Kabanga Exploration and Drilling Contractor camp sites. Sabrina M. Dias, M.E.S., P.Eng Strategic Lead, Community Relations. Kabanga Nickel Project Canada Mobile: Site Tel: sabrinamdias@rogers.com Francis L. Wikedzi Community Relations Coordinator Kabanga Nickel Company Tanzania Mobile: cell: francis.wikedzi@kabanga.net Partner Ngara District Government 33 Description of Kabanga Nickel Company Limited s activity in the region The Kabanga Nickel Project is located in the Ngara District of Kagera Region, Tanzania. The Project will use underground mining methods to recover ore containing nickel and some copper and cobalt. Kabanga Nickel Company Limited is a joint venture, owned 50% by Xstrata plc of Switzerland and 50% by Barrick Gold Corporation of Canada. Xstrata Nickel, a division of Xstrata plc, is the operating partner responsible for developing and implementing the Project on behalf of the joint venture. Its Malaria Programme goal is to (1) design for near-term impact, long-term growth and sustainability and (2) implement in partnership between Kabanga and District government.

36 PART I CSR PROJECTS Zambia Equinox Minerals Lumwana Mining Company Promoting local economic development LMC has committed US$100,000 for community infrastructure and facilitated US$96,000 for fisheries On going 34 The Social Sustainability Management Plan (SSMP) aims to manage the social impacts of the project, including the estate. Potential impacts listed include: employment, safety and local communities traditional way of life, compensation for loss of crops and farmland, local culture and customs, potential increase in HIV/AIDS infections, and sustainable social and economic development in Lumwana. Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative The SSMP captures the short term responses to the communities' coping mechanisms in the face of an adjusted way of life including health and safety, local economic development, education, infrastructure, community development, and community health for medium and long term. The SSMP is already delivering through the facilitation of 13 projects including IGAs, schools, health centres, a library and housing. Brenda T Liswaniso Sustainability Manager Lumwana Mining Company Solwezi, Northwestern province, Zambia. Brenda.Liswaniso@lumwan amine.com cell: Partner Dr. Susanne Schloemer, DEG, sl@deginvest.de Tel: ++49 (0) Description of Lumwana Mining Company s activity in the region The Lumwana Mining Company (LMC), wholly owned by Equinox Minerals a Canadian and Australian listed company commenced construction of the US$1 billion Lumwana Copper Project (LCP) in November 2005 following the approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the project in October The Mine has a 37 Year lifespan. LMC also developed the Social Sustainability Management Plan to manage the social impacts of the project.

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38 PART II SOCIALLY RELATED PROJECTS Sub Saharan Africa University of Victoria, B.C. Early Childhood Development Virtual University (ECDVU) Capacity building (governance, training) Project value is variable per multi country cohort January 2000 Present 36 Project Description ECDVU addresses three essential foundational cornerstones of sustainable Early Childhood Development (ECD) in Africa: capacity building, leadership promotion, and network enhancement. The program encourages collaboration across institutions, governments, NGOs, learners, and teachers. Participants are nominated by inter-sectoral in-country committees as best positioned to promote both inter-sectoral representation and sustained commitment to child well-being and broader social and economic development. Participants live and work in their own country while they study and accept responsibility for promoting ECD capacity within their country, their region, and internationally. They engage in courses that combine computer-assisted, instructor-facilitated learning with face-to-face mentored seminars designed to address ECD leadership skills and capacity development. Assignments are negotiated individually, with priority given to addressing pressing ECD issues within their countries and on building capacity that is responsive to context. Learning is based on participants' experience while cultivating sensitivity to ecological, historical, and cultural context, and recognition of positive local indigenous practices. Dr. Alan Pence Professor School of Child & Youth Care University of Victoria and Director, ECDVU and UNESCO Chair for Early Childhood Education, Care and Development. Partners ECDVU programs are delivered to cohorts of country nominated professionals drawn from 8 10 Sub Saharan countries per cohort. Dr. Alan Pence for specific country contact information. Impact/Objectives of the Socially Related Initiative Objective: To strengthen capacity and professional work of key ECD leaders in government, tertiary institutions, international, national, and local programs and UNICEF in strategic countries to meet ECD human resource needs in Sub-Saharan Africa. Level of accomplishment: High completion rates: three-year Masters degree program - 90%; one-year professional specialization certificate program - 96%. Post-program leadership and capacity building: Ongoing feedback from Africa attests to positive impact of ECDVU graduates in ECD policy development, creation of innovative and culturally appropriate ECD programs and curricula, ECD training initiatives, and community development work. World Bank external evaluation and internal impact evaluation available on-line at

39 PART II SOCIALLY RELATED PROJECTS Algeria Développement International Desjardins (Caisse Populaire Desjardins Group Initiative) Promoting the local economy September 2008 December 2010 Early in 2008, SONATRACH was looking for a partner to create and establish a credit union for about 120,000 company employees. This company s managers came to Canada and visited Desjardins credit unions. This led them to seek specialized technical assistance in microfinance from Développement International Desjardins (DID). As a result, a DID expert was sent to Algeria for two years. Several activities will lead to the opening and automation of the credit union, train its staff, and monitor its financial, organizational and operational performance. Impact/Objectives of the CSR Initiative The project s goal is to provide SONATRACH employees with a financial institution in the workplace, to give them access to local financial services. By becoming members of their credit union, employees take responsibility for their economy and equip themselves to protect their assets and obtain funding for their personal projects (housing, education, health, and so on). We expect this experiment to interest other Algerian companies that want to become socially involved in their community. Gisèle Gagnon Program Director DID, Lévis, Québec (418) ext ggagnon@did.qc.ca Partner SONATRACH (M. El Hadi Houili: (213) ) SONATRACH Building Djenane El Malik 5 th floor Hydra, Alger 37

40 PART II SOCIALLY RELATED PROJECTS Burkina Faso École Polytechnique de Montréal Helping education, social development or health Project value: $1,733,500 March 2005 Present 38 Project Description Burkina Faso s development problems are related to basic human needs. The causes may be attributable to the development of the territory with regard to energy sources and local development potential. The solutions therefore go through balancing the energy system and the nature of the habitat. Government solar energy policy is based on the country s abundant supply of sunshine. A few problems related to using this energy are: the lack of qualified personnel, the lack of local infrastructure for training, manufacturing, installation and management of solar energy systems, and the lack of security for the systems. Training technologists and managers specialized in solar energy can help solve these problems. The beneficiaries of the project will be the partner institutions teaching staff, specialized solar equipment installation and maintenance technologists, government leaders and the poorest rural populations, particularly women. Impact/Objectives of the Socially Related Initiative The purpose of the project is capacity building for the partner institutions in training human resources for developing the mechanisms that will provide the smart management of solar energy systems designed to supply Burkina Faso s village communities. A new program leading to a diploma in applied solar technology is offered at the Université de Ouagadougou (UO) and 19 students graduated in Burkinan and Canadian consultants have conducted two studies, one dealing with the social context for the purpose of better understanding the geographic, climatic, socio-economic and cultural conditions of the project target populations; the other pertaining to community sociocultural perception of solar technologies. Dr. Oumarou Savadogo Full professor, Department of Chemical engineering École Polytechnique de Montréal (514) , ext oumarou.savadogo@polym tl.ca Partners École Polytechnique de Montréal, Université de Ouagadougou, the Institut de Recherche en Sciences appliquées et technologies in Burkina Faso. Exaprom Inc. K et K International For complete description of project and ipartners, see: oraweb.aucc.ca/pls/cupid/s how_upcd_e?country_cd_in =24

41 PART II SOCIALLY RELATED PROJECTS Gabon Centre d'élaboration des moyens d'enseignement du Québec, International inc. (CEMEQ) Capacity building (governance, training) January 2002 Present Phase I: Participate in a mission to assess the status of vocational training. Phase II: Conduct seminars and workshops to raise awareness of the characteristics and constraints of the skill-based approach to vocational training (90 trainers). Train 30 decision-makers and career development supervisors in all phases of the skill-based approach that relate to analyzing work situations, drafting programs and developing teaching, organization, and evaluation guides. Phase III: Provide technical support in developing 10 study programs using the skill-based approach. Phase IV: Set up a unit to develop skills and the skill-based approach. Phase V: Audit institutions and train trainers and multipliers. André Laflamme, Assistant Manager, CEMEQ International Jean Christophe Moundjigui, Secretary General, Ministry of Technical and Vocational Training, and Youth Employment 39 Impact/Objectives of the Socially Related Initiative The Ministère de l Enseignement technique, de la Formation professionnelle et de l Insertion professionnelle des jeunes relies on 15 trainers to act as resource persons for the Ministry and for the various institutions. Over 150 trainers were instructed in the skill-based approach and are thus able to contribute to generalizing this approach in Gabonese institutions.. Partners Ministry of Technical and Vocational Training, and Youth Employment

42 PART II SOCIALLY RELATED PROJECTS Ghana Clark Sustainable Resource Developments Limited (CSRD) Promoting local economic development On going 40 Project Description As part of our Statement of Values and Beliefs, we believe that local communities and stakeholders deserve to benefit from business activities in their activities in their areas. CSRD has integrated CSR principles into every aspect of the venture. CSRD is harvesting submerged trees from the Volta Lake under an Agreement with the Government of Ghana. The Agreement gives CSRD rights to a concession of 350,000 hectares. CSRD is applying innovative technology and business perspectives to harness and derive value from submerged trees that were, until recently, seen primarily as a transportation hazard. The company applies a triple bottom line approach to make efficient use of the planet's natural resources, while creating value for the local communities and generating financial value. Impact/Objectives of the Socially Related Initiative The project will: Establish Ghana as a world leader in underwater logging industry. Develop technologically advanced processing and other value added capabilities in Ghana. Present the opportunity to extend industry into areas of Ghana where such industrial activity does not currently exist. Bring environmentally certified timber from Ghana to global market. Create employment, training and business opportunities for hundreds of Ghanaians. Help to make transportation on Volta Lake safer. Wayne Dunn (President, Founder) Tel: Fax: wayne@ csrdevelopments.com Partners Volta Basin Research Project University of Ghana P.O. Box 209 Legon, Ghana vbrp@ug.edu.gh Nature Conservation Research Centre P.O. Box KN 925 Kaneshie Accra, Ghana ncrc@ghana.com

43 PART II SOCIALLY RELATED PROJECTS Kenya Bridge International Academies Helping education, social development or health Project value: approx. US $ 6 million July 2007 Present Project Description Bridge International is launching a franchise of low-cost for-profit private primary schools to provide access to affordable high-quality education for poor families in the developing world, beginning in Africa. There is substantial evidence that these low-cost for-profit schools, if managed correctly, can overcome the critical problems facing existing educational systems in Africa and other developing countries, namely the lack of accountability and absence of incentives for improving performance and educational outcomes. Appreciating the value that private schools for the poor can bring in alleviating the critical accountability issue that plagues many government schools across Africa but also recognizing that the current model of stand-alone singleproprietorship schools is not the complete solution Bridge International has developed a franchise model that overcomes many of these challenges in offering and scaling access to truly high quality affordable education. It does so by employing key characteristics of successful franchises: a highly effective school unit operating model complemented by extensive training, support and research to provide a complete school in a box package for a much broader universe of potential franchise owners. Jay Kimmelman CEO, Founder jay@bridgeinternationalaca demies.com Partners Bridge International Academies is based in country and has built out a team of local employees, consultants and experts. For further information, contact: Jay Kimmelman CEO, Co Founder 41 Impact/Objectives of the Socially Related Initiative At scale, Bridge International s critical focus on the cost effective service delivery of its model and researchbased allocation of instructional resources allows local owners to operate schools on a profitable basis, while maintaining a financially sustainable business model at the central franchise level. Through its unique franchise model and approach, Bridge International merges local accountability with centralized support, training, financing, quality-control and investment in innovation, to rapidly scale the provision of high-quality affordable education to reach more than a million poor families across the continent. Bridge International Academies launched in Kenya in 2008.

44 PART II SOCIALLY RELATED PROJECTS Kenya (also Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda) CEP (Capital/Enterprise/Partner) Africa CARE Canada Promoting capacity development of local SME fund manager and business advisor in East Africa June 2007 June Project Description As a current program of CARE Canada, CEP Africa is evolving into a fund management and business advisory entity in East Africa. Integral to CEP Africa's approach is the belief that sustainable and growth-oriented small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) foster long-term economic development. Although SMEs are critical to creating strong economies, their financing and business advisory requirements are often unmet by existing sources often referred to as the financing gap in the missing middle. In response to this, CEP Africa is being established to facilitate access to patient investment capital and provide requisite business advisory services for SME entrepreneurs in East Africa. CEP Africa is being developed to identify and manage investment opportunities in growth-focused SMEs, while partnering with entrepreneurs to improve operations and overall business models. CEP Africa focuses on SMEs that aim to achieve a 'double bottom line ; providing products and services that meet the needs of underserved and poor communities, while ensuring financial sustainability and growth. CEP Africa is evolving as a catalyst for sustainable and widespread SME growth while promoting long-term social impact in East Africa. Masood Shariff, Director CEP Africa 9 Gurdwara Road Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2E 7X masood@cepafrica.com George Odo, Director CEP Africa Timau Plaza 6th Floor Argwings Kodhek Road PO Box Nairobi, Kenya /8 odo@cepafrica.com Impact/Objectives of the Socially Related Initiative Through this initiative CARE Canada has developed CEP Africa s capability to effectively manage missing middle investment funds and to provide technical assistance to promising SMEs in the region. As such, a central objective of CEP Africa is the launch of an SME investment fund targeted at early-stage enterprises. CEP Africa has already been providing preliminary technical assistance to SMEs; these activities have assisted entrepreneurs to improve operations, management capacity and market penetration. As a result of overall improved business performance, SMEs have increased opportunity to seek capital investment and generate sustainable economic growth in developing East African markets.

45 PART II SOCIALLY RELATED PROJECTS Kenya Manitoba Hydro International Ltd. Community infrastructure development July 2006 July 2008 Project Description MHI provided a management team to help upgrade and refurbish the underinvested transmission and distribution system of the national electric utility, Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC). KPLC was suffering badly as a result of a high percentage of power losses, poor growth of customer connectivity, many customer outages, long repair times to restore power, and major voltage fluctuations in the delivery of power. MHI has had remarkable success and not only improved the level of customer satisfaction throughout the country, but has also brought impressive financial benefits which will be sustainable over the long term. MHI also established a Corporate Social Responsibility Policy for KPLC, which is funded through the allocation of 1.0% of net profit after tax. MHI is a recipient of Metering International's Excellence Award and a Canadian Award for International Cooperation for their efforts in this project. Lorne Halpenny, Managing Director Manitoba Hydro International Ltd. T: (204) M: (204) lhalpenny@hydro.mb.ca 43 Impact/Objectives of the Socially Related Initiative Outcomes include reducing the power losses by 2% to 17.9%, connecting 261,000 new customers which accounts for approximately 2 million people, completed 1,400 rural electrification schemes, extended power in urban slum areas, and reduced occupational fatalities by 80%. This project was directed towards helping provide cost effective operational efficiency, reduce system losses, reduce power outages, increase electricity access, and improve financial performance. Most importantly, Manitoba Hydro International focussed on maintaining the infrastructure and spreading knowledge for the long term development of Kenya. The economic benefits to Kenya are far-reaching in terms of providing more reliable power to commercial offices, manufacturing facilities, and industrial operations for which a reliable source of power id required for sustained production. In addition, there is increased customer satisfaction among the domestic, commercial and institutional users.

46 PART II SOCIALLY RELATED PROJECTS Kenya University of Ottawa Memorial University Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Helping education, social development or health January 2007 June Project Description The African Virtual University (AVU), located in Nairobi, works with African institutions of higher education to increase access to higher and continuing education in Africa by leveraging the potential and benefits of Open, Distance and elearning (ODeL). The project will enhance institutional capacity at twenty-four targeted AVU partner institutions to enable them to design, deliver and manage their own Open, Distance and elearning programs so as to expand access to students wishing to obtain a degree or diploma. Impact/Objectives of the Socially Related Initiative Build capacity of key staff at participating AVU partner institutions to implement an effective ODeL program through workshop training for i) materials development and instructional design for ODeL programs, ii) delivery and technology for ODeL programs and iii) governance, management and financing of ODeL programs. Provide ongoing professional development support in a mentorship framework to the core group of ODeL personnel (86 Anglophone participants and 60 Francophone participants) as they begin to implement newly acquired skills and techniques for launching ODeL programing in their institutions of higher learning. Dr. Christian Blanchette, University of Ottawa, Faculty of Education, Lamoureux Hall, 145 Jean Jacques Lussier, Room 436, Ottawa, Ont. K1N 6N5 cblanchet@uottawa.ca Partner African Virtual University 71 Maalim Juma Road Kilimani P.O. Box Nairobi, Kenya

47 PART II SOCIALLY RELATED PROJECTS Kenya (and Lesotho) World Vision Canada FieldWorker Mobile Technology Solutions Humanitarian program January 2008 Present Project Description The Last Mile Mobile Solutions (LM 2 S) project is an effort led by World Vision Canada (WVC) to partner with Canadian businesses on improving the effectiveness of humanitarian aid programs. Through partnering with Canadian IT businesses, WVC is helping to extend the reach of Canadian CSR across Africa. Our collaboration with FieldWorker Mobile Technology Solutions, The World Food Programme (WFP) and the communities where World Vision (WV) works, has yielded innovative Canadian IT product developments and new service delivery methodologies that are redefining humanitarian field operations. Phase 1 has already made a significant impact on our humanitarian work, with approximately 25,000 food insecure beneficiaries in Kenya and 4,000 in Lesotho benefiting from this project. With the continued support of our partners, WV is now scaling up this innovative solution across all of the organization s food programming. Currently this represents over 5 million beneficiaries, in over 30 countries receiving more than 330,000 MT of food, valued at over US$260 million. The mobile application has also shown that it can be used beyond food programming and has the potential to benefit other aspects of WV's humanitarian and development work. Hence, LM 2 S is a testament of what can be accomplished by working together with the private sector. Impact/Objectives of the Socially Related Initiative World Vision Canada (Mississauga) Otto Farkas otto_farkas@worldvision.ca Jay Narhan jay_narhan@worldvision.ca Partner FieldWorker Mobile Technology Solutions (Toronto) Craig Tyndall craig.tyndall@fieldworker.com Frank Ruffolo frank.ruffolo@fieldworker.com 45 Improved accountability of humanitarian actions in food programming including evidence of faster and more accurate donor reporting (evidence of streamlining reporting by 60%) Improved Quality of Service to end beneficiaries including better monitoring of work projects, confirmation of significant reductions in beneficiary processing times, and evidence of the systems catching human errors in calculating food rations. An extension of our Humanitarian SCM systems through to final distribution points with better stock control procedures. A more reliable verification system that can replace a fingerprinting process with photo authentication. Increased skills and professional capacity of WV field staff that has generated new partnerships with other humanitarian field agencies. The impact of which is generating additional Canadian CSR opportunities in Africa.

48 PART II SOCIALLY RELATED PROJECTS Madagascar Aquaculture Service Conseil Sustainable local economic development Project value: Several million dollars if social, educational and health programs are included. January 2004 Present Developing the ilmenite mining site has major impacts on the Andrakaraka ecosystem s fishing resources. The beneficiaries are the communities on the shores of the lagoons. In Phase I, ASC established a diagnosis and then an operating plan, whose goal is to increase the sustainable revenue of fishing communities by optimizing the new biological situation. Communities received support that enabled them to create the Fimira fishers association, which enforces a common fishing regulation. This support also enabled them to benefit from a formal transfer of sustainable management for fishing resources. On ASC s recommendation, the Rio Tinto company funded a fishing moratorium with exceptional current benefits for fishers catches and revenues. Supplying legal fishing gear and training in innovative, sustainable fishing techniques helps to noticeably improve conditions for developing fishing resource. The project is proceeding according to schedule and will continue for several years. A program to optimize fish migration began in Jean Pierre Réville ASC Chair 681 Veterans Blvd. Sherbrooke J1N 2A2 Canada Tel: (819) aquaculture.asc@sympatico.ca Partner Manon Vincelette Biodiversity/Social Director Rio Tinto QMM. Mandena 614 Fort Dauphin Madagascar Tel: (261) Manon.Vincelette@riotinto.com Impact/Objectives of the Socially Related Initiative Mitigate the negative biological impacts of mining on fishing resources: Outstanding results have been achieved, and the program will continue for several years. Maintain (and, if possible, increase) the revenues of fishing communities and improve their socio-economic situation: Revenues were increased, but must be monitored for another several years. Preserve the biodiversity of fishing resources: Biological programs, developed by ASC, seem to be producing good results. These programs will be maintained and, if possible, improved. Limit the massive influx of new fishers: The situation is difficult to manage and is currently a priority.

49 PART II SOCIALLY RELATED PROJECTS Mozambique R.J. Burnside International Limited Community infrastructure development and capacity development December 1999 Present Project Description We have implemented several projects since 1999, including: New Urban Project Project Preparation Inhambane Rural Water & Sanitation Program Consultant Services for Management of Urban Water Supplies Study to Establish an Exit Strategy for Management of Contracts for Four Towns Study, Planning and Design of Water and Sanitation Services for the Four Provinical Centres of Nacala, Angoche, Cuamba and Lichinga Transaction Advisor Procurement of Lease Contracts for Delegated Management of the Waterworks in the Cities of Beira, Quelimane, Nampula and Pemba Rui De Carvalho President R.J. Burnside International Limited 15 Townline Orangevill, Ont L9W 3R4 Tel: (519) ext. 313 m 47 Impact/Objectives of the Socially Related Initiative We have tried to emphasize our work on long term infrastructure requirements, longevity of infrastructure, share of knowledge and technical services in the development of water infrastructure and associated institutional services.

50 PART II SOCIALLY RELATED PROJECTS Nigeria Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited Promoting local economic development and Environment preservation Project Description Solid Minerals Sector Study for the Niger Delta Regional Master Plan project: Mineral resources represent one of the primary raw materials for industrialization. While the Niger Delta Region is believed to contain vast quantities of solid minerals, almost no action has been taken to systematically identify and develop these resources. At the request of the Niger Delta Development Commission, WGM was contracted to provide technical assistance for the preparation of a solid minerals sector study leading to the development of a master plan for the Niger Delta States of Cross River, Edo and Imo. The scope of the work for the study included : 1) Inventory, delineation and upgrading of existing maps of solid mineral deposits in the Niger Delta; and 2) Conducting market research to determine demand for minerals or processed products, as well as feasibility and viability studies. Impact/Objectives of the Socially Related Initiative WGM s work was conducted so that the data could have many applications for the Niger Delta including environment preservation. The results of this project formed the basis for the solid minerals component of the Niger Delta Regional Development Master Plan. The contents of the Master Plan are based on a comprehensive analysis of life, development imperatives, obstacles and opportunities for development in the Niger Delta. It is the official policy of the Government of Nigeria to implement the Plan by Joe Hinzer, M.Sc., P.Geo President Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited Suite King Street East Toronto, ON M5C 1B5 jhinzer@wgm.ca Partner Mooregate Limited (Nigeria) Dr. Ikenna Nwosu, Chief Executive Officer Tel: info@mooregateltd.com Website:

51 PART II SOCIALLY RELATED PROJECTS Nigeria Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited Capacity building (governance, training ) 2007 Project Description The Ogula Initiative: The objective of this initiative is to help develop the Lake Delta region s vast natural resources for the betterment of all of country s citizens. WGM believes that previous projects failed because these actions were imposed on the host communities without communicating with then and making them part of the region s development. The Nigerian multi-stakeholder process which we have called The Ogula Initiative has been designed to operate using administrative, logistical and funding architecture similar to that used in the Whitehorse Mining Initiative (Canada) and KWAGGA (South Africa) programs. Impact/Objectives of the Socially Related Initiative The overall objective of the Ogula process is to create a practical blueprint for the long term development of the Niger Delta Region that is socially, economically and environmentally sustainable, and is supported by national and host community consensus. The program s objectives would be achieved through : 1) Building the capacity of previously marginalized groups so that they can effectively participate in joint decision-making; and 2) Establishing a set of procedures which allows the legitimate and justifiable concerns of all stakeholders to be identified and fairly considered. Dr. Stephen Roberts, Senior Social and Economic Scientist Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited Suite Howe Street Vancouver, BC V6C 2B3 Tel: Website: Partner Dr. Ikenna Nwosu, Chief Executive Officer Mooregate Limited (Nigeria) Tel: info@mooregateltd.com Website: 49

52 PART II SOCIALLY RELATED PROJECTS Rwanda Développement International Desjardins (Caisse Populaire Desjardins Group Initiative) Promoting the local economy December 2003 Present 50 In 2003, Développement International Desjardins (DID) and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) signed an agreement to start up a local financial institution able to identify and strategically and sustainably meet the needs of micro-entrepreneurs and producers, both women and men. This financial centre was a real need for the Rwandan market because entrepreneurs had very little access to credit at the time. Delivery of financial services had to meet the needs of the poor, particularly women, living in rural and urban areas. This investment required the involvement of local resources, which was achieved. DID property was transferred to local interests before the project came to an end. Impact/Objectives of the Socially Related Initiative Today, the Business Centre serves nearly 40,000 customers. Since it opened, it has collected C$3.9 million in savings and provided C$13 million in loans. It has 59 employees, including 37 women, in its seven agencies across the country. It was the first microfinance institution accredited by the Central Bank. The Business Centre has achieved operational and financial independence and is recognized as one of Rwanda s best microfinance institutions. Jean Turcotte Program Director DID, Lévis, Québec (418) ext jturcotte@did.qc.ca Partner Business Centre Agaseke P.O. Box 265 Kigali, Rwanda Tel: cfe@rwanda1.com

53 PART II SOCIALLY RELATED PROJECTS South Africa University of British Columbia Promoting local economic development Project value: $2,435,826 May 2004 Present Project Description Growth of the wooden furniture sector in South Africa is seen by Government as being important in alleviating poverty because of the high preponderance of SMEs, low capital barriers for entry into the sector and difficulties of achieving economies of scale through mass production. Economic growth and job creation in small-to-medium sized companies (SMEs) are seen as one of the keys to alleviate poverty in South Africa. Value-added wood products manufacturing is important from a development point of view as it creates many more jobs and much higher revenue per tree harvested than the commodity lumber industry. The value-added sector is characterized by its high proportion of SMEs, which have been shown to play a particularly important role in generating employment for poor women and men. The main beneficiaries will be managers of South Africa's industry, industry workers and ultimately communities where the industries are operating. Impact/Objectives of the Socially Related Initiative The project purpose is to strengthen the links between partner institutions and the private sector to facilitate the growth of South Africa's value-added wood processing industries by increasing their efficiency and ability to produce products from plantation timber that meet market expectations nationally and internationally. New courses in wood products processing and advanced manufacturing technology have been introduced and curriculum materials for seven classroom-based courses have been developed. Nine e-learning courses on wood properties and processing are complete. A marketing plan for the courses has been developed and links are being fostered with other African universities and industry. Mr. Iain MacDonald Director, Centre for Advanced Wood Processing University of British Columbia (604) iain.macdonald@ubc.ca Partners University of British Columbia in Canada, the University of Stellenbosch and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Saasveld Campus in South Africa. Ten private sector companies in South Africa and two in Canada provided case study data and have served on industry steering committees. One company participated in the e learning research. 51

54 PART II SOCIALLY RELATED PROJECTS South Africa (also Kenya, Uganda, Jamaica, Barbados) University of Ottawa 52 Helping education, social development or health June 2006 January 2011 Project Description The goal of this multi-disciplinary program is to contribute to health systems strengthening for HIV and AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean by improving the quality of HIV and AIDS nursing care, supporting the scaling-up of innovative HIV and AIDS programs and practices and fostering dynamic and sustained engagement of researchers and research users in the policy development process. Four research projects include: i) nursing practice in HIV prevention and AIDS care, ii) the interface among health system priorities, capacity building and policy innovations, iii) the dynamic collaboration of frontline nurses and managers, researchers, decision makers, and community representatives to strengthen health care systems for HIV and AIDS, and iv) international comparisons evaluating the engagement process and its impact on strengthening health care systems. Impact/Objectives of the Socially Related Initiative Establish leadership hubs to foster collaboration between health care workers, researchers, decisions makers and community representatives for policy and practice change on HIV and AIDS. Research training for nurse researchers to address local health issues that will inform improvements in health policy and practice. Policy and knowledge translation workshops empowering participants to develop strategies for change and develop action plans for research uptake and dissemination. Dr. Nancy Edwards, University of Ottawa, School of Nursing, Roger Guindon Hall, 451 Smyth Road, Room 1118K, Ottawa, Ont. K1H 8M5. Partners Great Lakes University of Kisumu, Kenya Dr. Dan Kaseje Mulago Hospital, Uganda Mariam Walusimbi North West University, South Africa Hester Klopper Univeristy of the West Indies Jamaica Eulalia Kahwa; Barbados Community College, Barbados, Marion Francis Howard.