WiM-Africa Research & Data Hub
Across Africa’s mineral sector, one challenge persists: the absence of credible, gender-responsive, and Africa-led data.
Women-led mining enterprises remain undocumented. Safety realities in mining communities are underreported. Gender-disaggregated data rarely informs policy, financing, or ESG accountability frameworks.
The WiM-Africa Research & Data Hub was established to change that.
Operating under Agenda 6 of WiM-Africa’s Seven-Point Program Agenda and led by the Directorate of Strategy, Planning & Research, the Hub serves as WiM-Africa’s continental knowledge platform and foundational pillar of the WiM-Africa Institute for Leadership, Sustainable Mining & Value Addition.
Partner With Us
We welcome engagement from:
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Universities and research institutes
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Development finance institutions
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ESG, NGOs and sustainability professionals
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Mining companies
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Policy institutions
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Independent researchers
If you are interested in collaboration, data partnerships, or research affiliation, kindly use the button below.
WiM-Africa Research & Data Hub
Research & Data Hub Governance Framework
The full governance structure guiding the Hub’s operations is publicly available.
Our Mandate
The Research & Data Hub exists to generate credible, Africa-led evidence that strengthens:
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Gender-responsive mineral governance
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Women-led mineral value addition
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Mining safety and risk intelligence
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ESG accountability and compliance
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Evidence-based policy engagement
We are building structured data systems that improve visibility, inform investment, and elevate women’s participation across Africa’s mineral value chain.
Research Network
The Hub operates through a structured affiliation model comprising:
Research Associates
Senior Research Fellows
Country Research Leads
Affiliates contribute to research outputs under a formal governance and ethics framework, ensuring institutional discipline and credibility.
What We Are Building
The Hub is developing a structured research architecture across multiple African countries, including:
Africa Women in Mining Baseline Studies
Continental and country-level snapshots to inform policy and funding priorities.
Women-Led Mineral Enterprise Registry
A structured database increasing visibility of women-led mining and mineral value addition enterprises.
Gender & Mining Safety Risk Observatory
A pilot risk intelligence framework documenting safety patterns and community-level concerns.
Policy Briefs & Technical Papers
Evidence-backed submissions supporting AU, DFI, and regional engagement.
Governance & Standards
All research conducted under the Hub operates in accordance with a formal governance framework, including ethical standards, data protection safeguards, and publication protocols.
This ensures transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity.