Region: East & Central Africa
Impact investors missing out on huge potential of ASM Gold
The artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold sector suffers from a dubious reputation worldwide among micro-credit financiers, impact investors and…
21 January 2020
Tackling the smuggling and money laundering in ASM gold is a must
The artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold sector suffers from a dubious reputation worldwide among micro-credit financiers, impact investors and…
09 January 2020
Aunexum and Solidaridad partner to invest in responsible ASM gold
Dutch-based gold company Aunexum Precious Metals Group and Solidaridad have partnered up to jointly invest in artisanal and small-scale (ASM)…
02 January 2020
In 2019, we accelerated and deepened our market-based interventions with a focus on 2020 and beyond. With key projects reaching…
31 December 2019
30 December 2019
50 years of change that matters
2019 was a special year for Solidaridad. Exactly 50 years ago, on 30 November 1969, Solidaridad sprung to life. We've…
21 December 2019
Nico Roozen: A founding father
Solidaridad’s honorary president Nico Roozen on lessons learnt from more than 30 years at the helm of certification systems, the…
20 December 2019
Data diving for good
A small army of data experts came together in London recently. They were volunteering their skills, experience and smiles for a…
18 December 2019
ASM Gold deserves support from formal finance
The artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold sector suffers from a dubious reputation worldwide among micro-credit financiers, impact investors and…
Kenyan youth growing profitable seedlings business
The 30 members of a youth group in central Kenya are running a successful vegetable nursery. They supply over 5,000…
11 December 2019