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Expression of Interest are invited for Development of the National Minerals Database. Location: Kigali Deadline: Tuesday, 17/09/2024 23:59 Expression of Interest (EOI) Development of the national minerals database. Reference Number:83472480 Publication date: 02.09.2024 Introduction The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. The GIZ Office in Kigali covers GIZs portfolio in Rwanda and Burundi. GIZ Rwanda/Burundi implements projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Union and other commissioning authorities in the following priority areas: Sustainable Economic Development; Good Governance; Climate, Energy and Sustainable Urban Development; Digitalization and Digital Economy; and regional projects in the Great Lakes Region. 2 Context 2.1 The company As a service provider of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is committed to a future worth living for all people worldwide. With more than 50 years of experience in a wide range of fields, from economic and employment promotion to energy and environmental issues to the promotion of peace and security, GIZ applies its expertise as a federal enterprise in around 120 countries with various clients - from the German Federal Government, institutions of the European Union, the United Nations, the private sector, and governments of other countries. GIZ cooperates with companies, civil society actors and scientific institutions. In this way, it contributes to the successful interaction of development policy and other fields of policy and action. The main client of GIZ, which is based in Eschborn, Berlin and Bonn, is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Gender equality is one of the key values of our company and of the work we do. It is a prerequisite for and driver of sustainable development and a viable future of society. That is why we take a gender-sensitive and wherever needed a gender-differentiated approach within all our programs. GIZ fosters equal rights and opportunities for everyone, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity. 2.2 Project background The Manual for the Regional Certification Mechanism (RCM) outlines the minimum requirements and essential processes for implementing the RCM, part of the Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources (RINR) in the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR). It aims to establish responsible mineral supply chains for the four Designated Minerals ("3TG" - Tin, Tantalum, Tungsten, and Gold), involving intermediaries like mines, traders, transporters, processors, and exporters. The RDS project modernizes and standardizes the data sharing for relevant data according to the RCM and reporting of mineral supply chains at national and regional levels, enhancing visibility, efficiency, and reliability. Its goal is to create a secure data-sharing platform for ICGLR members, improving the regions reputation among international mineral buyers, especially those concerned with Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRAs). The project aims to establish a collaborative, efficient, and transparent regional mineral trade ecosystem using digital traceability and secure data-sharing technologies. 2.3 GovStack approach The adoption of GovStack plays an important role during the implementation of this initiative. It builds capacities throughout the digitization of Government services on the governmental as well as non-governmental side and focuses on: Awareness building: across public and private stakeholders by trainings, participation on conferences, workshops, especially with: Local private implementation partners Government clients Government institutions Capacity Building: enabling civil servants to understand and use the GovStack approach for improved service implementation Operationalize the adoption of the GovStack approach by establishment of implementation capacity. Technical support: support of ministries to adopt the GovStack approach by using four building blocks and supporting in the implementation of use cases to create evidence for the rapid adoption rate. Utilizing the approach described, Govstack adheres to seven core principles during the stages of design, development, and roll-out. 2.3.1 User-Focused Creating the most effective tools starts with empathetic engagement, comprehending, and crafting solutions that cater to the needs of the end-users. A user-focused technological solution will exhibit characteristics such as: User-centric design methodologies. Ensuring users have the "Right to be forgotten" by allowing data erasure. 2.3.2 Openness: Govstack champions the use of open technologies, which can help in lowering costs and preventing dependency on specific vendors. Open technology is characterized by: Adherence to open standards. Alignment with Digital Development and Digital Investment Principles (available at https://digitalprinciples.org/ and https://digitalinvestmentprinciples.org/ ). Preference for open-source software whenever feasible. Encouragement of open development practices (see https://standard.publiccode.net/). Adoption of cloud-native technologies like Docker/Docker Compose/OCI containers where possible. 2.3.3 Sustainability: Applications should be built sustainably, guaranteeing they continue to receive updates and maintenance. A key aspect of sustainability includes: Favoring a microservices architecture over a monolithic approach to enhance interoperability, development speed, deployment speed, and system reliability. 2.3.4 Security: In deploying any technology, ensuring its security is crucial, with the following security features: Development methodologies and standards that emphasize quality and security. Various certification levels to indicate compliance with standards. Routine security scans and audits. Openness to public ratings and reviews. Detailed logging and error management. 2.3.5 Accessibility: Ensuring technology solutions are accessible to everyone is critical. Accessible design features include: Availability across multiple platforms: web, mobile, SMS, and/or voice interfaces, with support for assistive technologies like screen readers. Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities for accessing multiple services with one login. Open development and deployment methodologies welcoming contributions. Community-led development of tools for documentation and support. Availability of blueprints, templates, and documentation. 2.3.6 Flexibility: In embracing the notion that Building Blocks should be adaptable and reusable, supporting various applications with minimal adjustments, Govstack focuses on: The reuse of Building Blocks in different scenarios. Autonomy of each Building Block. Interoperability among Building Blocks through adherence to common standards. Ease of setup for Building Blocks. Utilization of standardized protocols for configuration and communication among Building Blocks. Offering Building Blocks as a service to foster ICT development. 2.3.7 Robustness: In the implementation of Building Blocks, the following principles should be upheld: Operability in environments with limited resources, such as intermittent power, low bandwidth, or unreliable connectivity. Scalability to ensure high availability and reliability. Use of API-only based approaches for decoupling. Preference for asynchronous communication patterns decoupled through brokers to optimize interactions. Adoption of eventual consistency models for data management. For comprehensive specifications and more detailed information about Govstack, please refer to the following link: https://govstack.gitbook.io/specification/ 2.4 Context within the ICGLR The ICGLR (International Conference for the Great Lakes Region), established in 2006, is an intergovernmental organization aimed at promoting peace, security, and development in the Great Lakes region. The ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism specifically focuses on the responsible sourcing of minerals, particularly tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold (3TG). These minerals are commonly referred to as conflict minerals, as their extraction has been linked to funding armed conflicts in the region. The certification mechanism is designed to ensure that minerals from the Great Lakes region are sourced and traded responsibly, without contributing to conflict or human rights abuses. Key components of the ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism include: Certification Process: The mechanism involves a certification process that includes traceability and due diligence to verify that minerals are sourced responsibly. This is intended to prevent the trade of conflict minerals. Cooperation and Collaboration: The ICGLR mechanism encourages collaboration among governments, the private sector, and civil society to address the challenges associated with responsible sourcing of minerals. Capacity Building: Efforts are made to enhance the capacity of local governments, mining communities, and industry stakeholders to implement and comply with responsible sourcing practices. Monitoring and Reporting: The mechanism includes monitoring and reporting mechanisms to track progress and address any issues that may arise in the implementation of responsible mining practices. The ICGLR has published in 2019 the Manual of the Regional Certification Mechanism of the ICGLR to describe the minimum Requirements of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Re Tender Link : https://www.jobinrwanda.com/index.php/job/expression-interest-eoi-development-national-minerals-database
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