International Development Grant

Needs Assessment for the Kenya Minerals Audit Authority

Project Number: CA-3-D000958001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Kenya 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $149,850.00

Start Date: May 21, 2015

End Date: October 14, 2016

Duration: 1.4 years

Project Description

The purpose of this initiative is to conduct an in-depth needs assessment and prepare an action plan detailing the mandates policies organizational structures and human resources required to establish a Minerals Audit Authority in Kenya. A Minerals Audit Authority would promote the responsible and sustainable development of Kenya’s mining industry through sector-wide improved monitoring and auditing practices including environmental audit.

Expected Results

The expected results for this project include: 1) A needs assessment including identification of which Government bodies should be involved (and in what capacity) to promote the responsible and sustainable development of the mining industry through sector-wide improved monitoring and auditing practices; and 2) A comprehensive Action Plan detailing the mandates policies organizational structures and human resources required to establish a Minerals Audit Authority specific to the needs of Kenya.

Progress & Results Achieved

A final quality needs assessment and action plan report - detailing the mandates policies organizational structures and human resources required to establish a Minerals Audit Authority in Kenya - was produced and delivered to the Kenya Ministry of Mining. This will promote the responsible and sustainable development of Kenya’s mining industry through sector-wide improved monitoring and auditing practices including environmental audit.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
University of British Columbia

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
WGM Africa

Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

Mineral/mining policy and administrative management 100%

Aid Type: Project-type interventions

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Department-Initiated

Policy Markers
Level 1 Environmental sustainability (cross-cutting)
Level 1 Participatory development and good governance
Budget Breakdown
2014-04-01 to 2015-03-31 $149,850 CAD
Geographic Information
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Reference ID: 500