This session will spotlight bold and inclusive strategies to unlock the full potential of mineral value chains. From artisanal mining to downstream processing, participants will explore how gender-equitable procurement, transformative skills development, shared infrastructure, and community-driven policies—all powered by disaggregated and granular data—can shift value addition to serve as an engine for broad inclusion, empowerment, and resilience.

Moderator

• Tracey Cooper, Advisory Boards, Socio-economic development, facilitation and special projects across the mining sector

Speakers 

• Victoria Awuni, Deputy Chief Executive, Policy Planning, Minerals Commission, Ghana
• Judith Fessehaie, Head, SheTrades Initiative, International Trade Centre
• Mariangela Linoci, Economic Affairs Officer, UNCTAD
• Sonnia Sarango, Founder, Soy Emprendedora Initiative, Ecuador