What's the issue?

World cosumption of raw materials is set to nearly double by 2060 - mining regions supply the raw materials for the future. There are unique opportunities here (investment and technological innovation, high wage jobs, participation in global value chains) - but also challenges (Dutch disease, vulnerability to external shocks, and environmental impacts). These impacts, are amplified at the regional and local scale where mining and extractive operations take place.

Successfully navigating these challenges requires the implementation of regional development policies. The OECD is implementing a project to develop recommendations for improving regional development outcomes for regions and cities specialised in mining and extractive industries. 

About the event

The meeting in Karratha will have a special focus on policies to increase local productivity and value chain participation related to the mining and resources sector and to support economic diversification that builds long-term economic resilience.

The meeting will focus on sharing lessons and leading practices related to: 

• Supporting the participation of local firms in global value chains;
• Managing regional transitions and the closure of mining operations;
• Automation and the future of work for mining regions and cities;
• Indigenous communities as partners in regional development;
• Creating local economic opportunities outside of mining and resources; and,
• Collaboration with the private sector to invest in regional infrastructure, skills and business development

Find out more about the OECD mining regions project...