Background: Gold mining is a critical part of the industry of Central Asia, contributing significantly to regional economic growth. However, gold production management faces numerous challenges, including adopting innovative technologies such as AI, using improved logistical equipment, resolving...

This SSF Spotlight sheds a light of the gold value chain, emphasizing significant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges encountered by diverse stakeholders. It builds on solutions proposed by Swiss investment actors to promote responsible ESG practices and positive impact. The...

Most research on illicit financial flows (IFFs) has focused on illicit outflows from developing countries and the role of non-state actors in generating IFFs. Less attention has been paid to processes and interfaces through which IFFs enter formal value chains-in effect being 'legalized' before...