This course presents and overview of the key concepts surrounding elements of governance, sustainability and globalisation and the implications for MNEs. Of particular focus is new forms of interaction between state, business and civil society, which enables new forms of governance, accountability, and cooperation on sustainability challenges.   

The course will involve the practical experience of directly working with a a live case, involving a variety actors involved in governing artisanal gemstone mining in Kenya, with the aim of improving the governance system to promote higher levels of sustainability.

Attendance is a firm requirement of this course as many of the learning experiences take place during class and through interactions with peers. The attendance requirement is met if students are present for at least 80% of the scheduled sessions. Students who fail to meet the attendance requirement are de-registered from the course. Missing sessions will affect class participation credits and may also affect other graded components realized during class. In the exceptional case that you cannot attend a session due important reasons ( e.g., sick leave), you should provide proof of this. 

Assignment 1: Group Wiki: Global Systems of Governance for Mining  30%

Assignment 2: Group Presentation: Artisanal Mining Governance Recommendations 30%  

Assignment 3: Individual Report: Reflection  30%  

Peer Assessment: 5% 

Class participation: 5%