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Channel Research role. To develop an method of due diligence audit and carry out a trial audit on the iTSCi pilot sites. Compliance with regulations & guidances Effectiveness of traceability of the minerals
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Channel Researchrole • To develop anmethod of due diligence audit and carry out a trial audit on the iTSCi pilot sites. • Compliancewithregulations & guidances • Effectiveness of traceability of the minerals • Operatorlevel (iTSCiimplementers, community, artisanal miners, miningcompanies, transporters, traders, exporters, certifiers, State Authorities) • Consistencybetweenoperators (records, supplychainpolicy) • Risk assessment in the 3Ts value chain and its effects on the conflict, notably conflict financing & human rights abuses • Recommendations for actions under each circumstance by reference to international standards
Principles & reference docs Principles • Independence & neutrality • Accountability & performance • Protection Reference documents • iTSCi membership rules • International & national regulations in respect to conflict minerals • OECD guidance • Reports of the UN group of experts
Approach • Consultation • Triangulation – evidencebasedapproach • of sources & methods, degree of triangulation • formalization of the triangulation • Capturingthe different types of linkages withthe conflict / Defining a level of analysislevel of risks • Costefficient solutions & feasiblerecommendations