These approaches are increasingly seen as essential to securing land rights and building trust between communities and mining operators. ESG FRAMEWORKS: FRAGMENTATION VS. In response, there is growing momentum for sovereign ESG frameworks tailored to Africa’s specific challenges and development goals. Morocco, for example, has proposed an African ESG framework and an Origin–Transit–Certification (“OTC”) corridor to ensure traceability, sustainability, and local value addition in mineral supply chains. These frameworks emphasise contract transparency, environmental accountability and community inclusion and are increasingly being adopted by governments seeking to align mineral development with national priorities.

Source: GhanaWeb February 19, 2026 13:52 UTC