Co-Organized, Funded, and Hosted by:
- International Cooperation Fund (ICF), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia,
- Global Affairs Canada through the Canadian International Resources and Development Institute,
- Oslo Governance Centre for Peace, Democracy and Human Rights, and
- University of Central Asia
From the perspective of the Canadian International Resources and Development Institute, this workshop continues discussions during a workshop held in May 2016. With participants from Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolian and Myanmar, this workshop pointed to the variety of governance models that are available for states to get involved in the mining sectors, but also to some of the risks these models bare. As the Oslo Centre has also been collaborating with the ICF on similar topics, we’re very happy to be joining with them to host this workshop in Bishkek with participants from Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Myanmar and Timor-Leste.
Venue: Golden Tulip Hotel, Bishkek
The workshop is open to the interested public, but we would ask participants to register.
November 2, 2016, Wednesday
08:30 Registration of Kyrgyz participants
09:00 Opening Remarks
- Ms. D. Gerelmaa, Deputy Director, Department of Multilateral Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia
- Mr. Duishenbek Zilaliev, Director of State Committee on Industry, Energy and Mining of the Kyrgyz Republic
- Dr. Bohdan Krawchenko, Director General, University of Central Asia
09:20 “Challenges and opportunities for the State in the Sound Management of Natural Resources”, Mr. Einar Steensnæs, Senior Advisor, The Oslo Centre
Coffee Break
10:30 Panel One – Defining the State’s Role in the Management of Natural Resources
Moderator: Dr. Julian Dierkes, University of British Columbia
Panelists:
- Mr. Ulan Ryskulov, Vice Director of State Committee on Industry, Energy and Mining of the Kyrgyz Republic
- Mr. Umar Izabaev, First Deputy Director, Altynken
- Mr. N. Algaa, President, Mongolian National Mining Association
- Mr. Kh. Bayarkhangai, Senior Officer, Geological Policy Department, Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry of Mongolia
- Mr. Ch. Sukhbaatar, Director, Erdenes Mongol LLC
13:45 Panel Two – Taking Care of Values: The State’s Financial Challenges and Opportunities
Moderator: Mr. Claes Reksten, Norway
Panelists:
- Mr. Maung Maung Win, Deputy Minister for Planning and Finance of Myanmar
- Ms. Aicholpon Zhorupbekova, Kalikova & Associates
- Mr. Kubanychbek Aidaraliev, Head of Fiscal Policy Department, Ministry of Economy
- Mr. D. Bailiikhuu, Researcher, OSF, Mongolia
15:00 Coffee Break
15:15 Panel Three: Enhancing Coordination and Collaboration among the State, Industry and Public
Moderator: Ms. E. Odjargal, Mongolian Mining Journal
Panelists:
- Mr. Mars Cherikchiev, State Committee on Industry, Energy and Mining
- Ms. Venera Osmonkulova, KazMinerals (Mining Company)
- Ms. Dinara Musabekova, Eurasian Foundation of Central Asia (mediator)
- Ms. J. Sunjidmaa, Chair, Mongolian National Mining Association
16:30 Networking and Bilateral Meetings
November 3, 2016, Thursday
09:00 Panel Four: Challenges and Opportunities for Increased Transparency
Moderator: Ms. Nazgul Kulova, NRGI Consultant
Panelists:
- Mr. N. Dorjdari, NRGI Mongolia
- Mr. Mung Don, Steering Committee Member, MATA, Myanmar
- Mr. Ch. Tsogtbaatar, Senior Officer, Mining Policy Department, Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry of Mongolia
- Ms. B. Sunderiya, Chief Legal Officer, Erdenes Mongol LLC
Coffee Break
10:30 Panel Five: ‘Ensuring State’s Interests in the Extraction of Natural Resources’
Moderator: Mr. J. Mendee, UBC
Presenters:
- Mr. Alfredo Pires, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Timor-Leste
- Mr. Claes Reksten, Norway
- Ms. B. Solongo, Senior Officer, Legal Department, Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry, Mongolia
13:45 Question and Answer Session, including responses to written questions
Coffee Break
15:15 Question and Answer Session, including responses to written questions
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