Projects

Creating Lasting Impact Through Community-Led Action

Explore the projects and initiatives driving sustainable livelihoods, responsible mining, climate resilience, environmental stewardship, and inclusive community development across Nigeria and West Africa.

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Our Projects

Our projects are designed to address real community challenges through practical, evidence-based, and sustainable solutions. Working alongside communities, governments, development partners, and civil society organizations, we implement initiatives that strengthen livelihoods, promote responsible mining, advance climate-smart agriculture, and empower women and youth.

International Women's Day (IWD) Economic Inclusion Roundtable

Convened in collaboration with Women in Mining Nigeria (Plateau State Chapter), SPRiNG Nigeria, and Engaging Borders SRD, the platform promotes policy...

Institutional Strengthening and Formalization of Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners (ISP)

This project seeks to strengthen the capacity of Ziva Community Initiative to support the formalization of artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMs) and...

Increasing Renewable Energy Investments for Empowerment of Women in Sustainable Agriculture and Lithium Mining in West Africa (IREEWAM)

In partnership with the Center for Gender Economics (CGE-Africa), Northern Patriots in Research and Advocacy (NORPRA), and with funding from the Afric...

The Role of ASM in Energy Transition and Climate Change Mitigation in Nigeria (2024–2025)

ZCI, with support from the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), led a strategic project exploring how artisanal mining can support Nigeria’s ...

Formalization of the Nigerian Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners (ASMs) as Panacea to Curbing Revenue Losses to the Federation Account: Tin ASMs as a Case Study (2023)

In collaboration with the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and UNDP, ZCI led an initiative to formalize tin ASM operation...

Strengthening Civic Engagement & Advocacy for Equitable Resource Revenue Distribution (2023–2024)

With support from the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), this project assessed the fiscal justice framework of the solid minerals sector in Plate...

Rapid Assessment of COVID-19's Impact on Nigeria's Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM)

Commissioned by PACT West Africa under the World Bank’s global response initiative, ZCI conducted a rapid assessment in Niger and Osun States. T...

Community Engagement in Mining Host Communities – Plateau State (2023)

Ziva Community Initiative facilitated stakeholder engagement in Barkin Ladi and Mangu LGAs to build trust between ASM communities and traditional lead...

Strengthening Resilience to the Impact of COVID-19 in Artisanal Communities in Niger and Plateau State (2022)

In partnership with Extractive Global Programmatic Support (EGPS) and Safer World Foundation, Ziva Community Initiative conducted a study in Niger, Os...

Project Highlights

8 Major Projects Successfully Implemented

7,500+

Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners Reached

2,060

Artisanal Miners Formalized

106 Mining Cooperatives Established

5 States Reached Across Nigeria

Regional Presence Across West Africa

Connect With Us

Let's Build Sustainable Communities Together

Our work continues to grow through strategic partnerships, innovation, and community participation. Join us as we create lasting impact across mining communities and agricultural landscapes.

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Creating Lasting Impact Through Community-Led Action

Explore the projects and initiatives driving sustainable livelihoods, responsible mining, climate resilience, environmental stewardship, and inclusive community development across Nigeria and West Africa.

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Our Projects

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Project Highlights

8

Major Projects Successfully Implemented

7,500+

Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners Reached

2,060

Artisanal Miners Formalized

106

Mining Cooperatives Established

5

States Reached Across Nigeria

Regional Presence Across West Africa

Connect With Us

Let's Build Sustainable Communities Together

Our work continues to grow through strategic partnerships, innovation, and community participation. Join us as we create lasting impact across mining communities and agricultural landscapes.