{
  "id": 15770195,
  "title": "OECD Commends GoldBod for Progress in Formalising Ghana’s Artisanal Gold Trade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/oecd-commends-goldbod-for-progress-in-formalising-ghanas-artisanal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T16:42:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/oecd-commends-goldbod-for-progress-in-formalising-ghanas-artisanal-gold-trade/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has praised the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) for its advancements in formalising Ghana's artisanal gold trade and directing it through regulated pathways. Karim Dahou, Deputy Director of the OECD’s Global Relations and Cooperation Directorate, made this commendation during the African Minerals Policy Forum at Mining in Motion 2026. Dahou expressed welcome towards GoldBod's achievements in transitioning the artisanal gold trade into formal, regulated channels. The OECD leader highlighted the economic significance of gold to Ghana, emphasizing its potential to facilitate investment in other crucial minerals. His comments underlined the crucial role of regulation and governance in enhancing Ghana's mining industry. Dahou further emphasized the OECD's commitment to backing Ghana in enhancing governance within the gold sector. He stated that Ghana's experience could aid broader international endeavors to formulate transparent, competitive, and inclusive mineral supply chains. GoldBod's efforts to formalise artisanal gold trading are part of larger discussions on responsible mineral production, market regulation, and governance in Africa's mining industry. The OECD's remarks at Mining in Motion 2026 underscore the necessity of cooperation between national bodies and global partners in fostering transparency and accountability in mineral supply chains.",
  "summary": "By Magdalene Andoh The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has commended the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) for its progress in formalising artisanal gold trading and channelling the trade through regulated channels. The commendation was made by Karim Dahou, Deputy Director of the OECD’s Global Relations and Cooperation Directorate, during the African Minerals Policy […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}