Remote and impoverished communities that are present when extractive companies break ground are rarely equipped to benefit from new economic opportunities. Cowater International works with companies, international donors, and governments to support the economic and social development of mining communities, ensuring that the needs and perspectives of local citizenry, including women and vulnerable groups, such as children and youth, inform local planning and development. Our projects invest in the local labour force, develop local supply chains, and find inclusive and sustainable solutions to social challenges. We work with our clients to build a durable social license to operate, by aligning with local development priorities and achieving long-term cost savings.
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- Framework Contract for the Implementation of External Aid 2018 (FWC SIEA 2018) – Lot 1 Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and Resilience - Cowater International is leading this framework contract which provides, via individual assignments, defined and contracted assistance and expertise which can be mobilised at short notice. This expertise covers any stage […]
- Extractives Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) Global Validator - Cowater was the EITI Global Validator for 2018-2020, with the responsibility to ensure the accuracy of the Validation process. In 2019, we validated 15 countries, working closely with the Oslo […]
- Improving Environmental Management of Mining and Energy Activities in Peru (MEGAM) - The MEGAM project is a six-year initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada. The project seeks to improve sustainable economic development for Peruvians, including women and other vulnerable groups, affected by […]
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