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About ICGLR

Fostering Regional Peace and Prosperity

Peace and Security

Promoting regional stability through joint security measures and conflict resolution.

Democracy and Governance

Advancing human rights and transparent resource management.

Economic Integration

Driving prosperity through shared policies and infrastructure.

Humanitarian Efforts

Supporting communities impacted by conflict and disasters.

Cross-Cutting Issues

Integrating gender, human rights, and environmental priorities.

Gender and Children

Protecting women and children while promoting their roles in peacebuilding.

Regional Centers

Operational hubs in Bujumbura, Kampala, Lusaka, and Goma.

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Our Mission

The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) fosters peace and development across twelve member states: Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Zambia.

Founded to address regional conflicts, such as the 1994 Rwandan genocide and DRC instability, ICGLR drives collaborative solutions. The 2006 Nairobi Pact and the 2007 Executive Secretariat in Bujumbura anchor our efforts.

Peace and Security Declaration

Our Global Partners

ICGLR collaborates with international and regional partners to advance its mission.

The Group of Friends (GOF), established in 2003, includes 27 countries, the EU, AU, and Türkiye, providing technical and diplomatic support.

Key partners include the UN, UNDP, UNHCR, UN Women, UNECA, World Bank, and regional organizations:

SADC EAC UN GIZ EISA P.R. China

Minerals Protocol

Ensuring Ethical Resource Management

Regional Initiative

The Great Lakes Region’s mineral wealth is often exploited illegally, fueling conflict. ICGLR’s Regional Initiative (RINR) promotes transparency and ethical sourcing to break this cycle.

Approved by member states, RINR uses six tools to ensure minerals like tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold contribute to peace and development.

RINR Tools (Lusaka, 2010):

  • Artisanal Mining Formalization: Training and support for artisanal miners.
  • EITI Peer Learning: Enhancing transparency in extractive industries.
  • Whistleblowing System: Confidential reporting for illegal activities.
  • National Legislation Harmonization: Aligning regional mining laws.
  • Mineral Flow Database: Tracking mineral trade routes.
  • Regional Certification Mechanism (RCM):
    1. Mine Site Audits
    2. Chain of Custody Tracking
    3. Export Certification
    4. Regional Database Tracking
    5. Third-Party Audits

Learn More

Protocol Document

ICGLR Anti-Exploitation Protocol

Tools Overview

RINR Six Tools Summary

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ICGLR Certificates

Sample Certificates

Examples of certificates issued by certifying member states.

Verify Your Certificate

Unified tracking system for ICGLR certificates across member states.

Tin (Sn)

Sourced from cassiterite in DRC’s Kivu regions, Rwanda, and Burundi.

Tantalum (Ta)

Coltan from Rwanda and DRC’s Kivu and Maniema regions.

Tungsten (W)

Wolframite mined in Rwanda and DRC’s Kivu areas.

Gold (Au)

Extracted in Uganda, Rwanda, and DRC’s Ituri and Kivu regions.

Cobalt (Co)

Major cobalt production in DRC’s Katanga region.

Copper (Cu)

Significant deposits in DRC’s Katanga and Zambia.

Diamonds (C)

Mined in Angola and DRC’s North Kivu.

Bauxite (Al)

Aluminum ore found across the region.

Manganese (MnO2)

Manganese deposits in multiple regional sites.

Phosphate (PO43-)

Phosphate mined in various locations.

Other Minerals

Includes coal, chromite, uranium, magnesium, bronze, and nickel.

Certification Tools

ICGLR’s Regional Initiative (RINR) employs six tools to ensure transparent and ethical mineral sourcing, focusing on 3TG minerals.

Regional Certification Mechanism

Certifies 3TG supply chains with audits, aligning with OECD standards.

Mineral Flow Database

Monitors mineral trade to detect illicit activities.

Artisanal Mining Formalization

Supports artisanal miners with training for better practices.

Legislation Harmonization

Standardizes mining laws across member states.

EITI Implementation

Promotes transparency in extractive industry revenues.

Whistleblowing System

Enables confidential reporting of illegal mining activities.

RCM Manual

Details the Regional Certification Mechanism processes.

Fraud Prevention

Tools and teams to combat mineral certification fraud.

Enforcement and Inspections

ICGLR works with regional offices and customs agencies to ensure compliance.

  • Headquarters in Bujumbura
  • Regional Centers
  • Customs Agencies
  • COMIPRO Collaboration

Forged Certificates

Only Burundi, DRC, and Rwanda issue ICGLR certificates. Verify them here.

Fraudulent Websites

Avoid fake sites posing as ICGLR platforms.

  • www.icglrcertification.com
  • www.icglrcertification.org
  • www.ceecertification.com
  • www.ceecicglrcertification.org
  • https://www.icglr-cirgl.africa

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about ICGLR’s certification process.

What does an ICGLR certificate do?

It tracks minerals from mine to export, ensuring ethical sourcing.

What is ICGLR’s role in certification?

ICGLR oversees ethical mineral sourcing through its Regional Initiative.

What are the certification requirements?

Includes audits, chain of custody tracking, and third-party verification.

How much is an ICGLR certificate?

Costs vary from 0.1% to 4% of the shipment’s value.

What occurs during a shipment inspection?

Inspectors verify mineral origins, compliance, and certification costs.

Contact Us

Connect with the ICGLR Certification Team

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Boulevard du Japan, No 38,
P.O Box 7076,
Bujumbura, Burundi

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support@icglr-icglr.cd

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