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government without the appropriate tools to the finely chisel what it is they are trying to achieve , for example , discretion in legislation ,” he said .
For an initiative like WIOML to work it takes more than just a successful conference , it takes having the right people involved who can drive the initiative forward and ultimately create a more transparent and successful industry of mineral policy makers .
WIOML has worked with organisations such as global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright and Simmons & Simmons to drive the content of the WIOML programme and reach out to people who can speak to the issues involved in policy making . Through close working with world leaders in resource law , Gourley believes there is strong credibility to what WIOML is trying to achieve .
At the 2016 WIOML conference , a representative from the World Bank was invited as a key note speaker which “ speaks volumes ” as to who WIOML wants to engage with .
“ We want to engage with those making mineral policy . The entire program is policy driven and we are looking to engage with NGO ’ s , communities and community
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