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## Features

# Regional Tracking via ICGLR Database

The ICGLR (International Conference on the Great Lakes Region) has a wide range of remarkable features that make it an influential organization in Africa. First and foremost, its main objective is to promote peace, security, and stability among its member states, contributing to the development of the Great Lakes region.

Through a variety of mechanisms such as diplomatic negotiations and mediation processes, the ICGLR plays a crucial role in resolving conflicts and addressing issues such as political instability and human rights violations. Moreover, this regional entity champions economic integration by promoting trade facilitation, infrastructure development, and investment opportunities within member countries.

Additionally, the ICGLR prioritizes social issues through initiatives focused on gender equality, youth empowerment, and combatting sexual violence. Overall, this organization acts as a vital platform for cooperation and dialogue among countries in the Great Lakes region to address shared challenges effectively.

# Regional Tracking via ICGLR Database

- #### Regional Tracking of mineral flows via ICGLR database

  Data on regional mineral flows transmitted to ICGLR on a monthly basis.

  For each participant, data will be analysed to determine if exports equal legal imports.

  In case of imbalance, participant given a chance to explain and correct. If this is not done, participant will be declared non-compliant.

  All data and analyses will be stored on publicly accessible database.

  Price data not collected or stored or analyzed

  #### Audits Focus on Exporters

  ##### Must be audited once per year

  The audit examines the exporter, and actors upstream in the mineral chain who handle, produce, process or supply minerals to the exporter.

  Exporter is responsible for his own compliance, and for that of his suppliers.

  Non-compliance by any of the upstream actors (not including mine site) is considered a non-compliance by the exporter.

- #### ICGLR Database

  ##### ICGLR is hiring 2 database experts

  Positions currently being advertised on website

  ##### Database currently being developed

  PAC has Kimberley Process Database designer on project

  #### Database expected to be running by 3rd QTR 2011

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Independent Third Party Audits

#### Audits carried out by professional auditors

- Accredited by ICGLR Audit Committee
- Paid for by Exporters themselves

##### Standards for Audits, Appendix 8c

##### ICGLR Audit Committee oversees audit system

- Created by Steering Committee
- Tripartite Membership (Government, Industry, Civil Society)
- Industry, Civil Society Members Elected from MS

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