In some cases, these will be contracts or memoranda of agreement with regional partners with which MMSD has jointly established the activity. In other cases, they may be terms of reference for a review committee, advisory committee, or other such body, or the terms of a proposal submitted by an outside organisation which has championed the activity. MMSD is in the process of developing regional partnerships with organisations in several of the principal mineral consuming and producing regions of the world. Each of these relationships will be governed by a contract between MMSD and a regional partner organisation. The broadest possible autonomy for the regional processes is intended.
Governance needs to be defined by regional stakeholders and is likely to differ for each region.
A regional sponsors group which will provide resources to expand and deepen the centre's work. A partner institution that will execute and administer the Project under the direction of a Project Coordinator. Access so that all stakeholders will be afforded involvement within the process. Acceptability to all key stakeholders in the region. Transparency in all centre activities to create trust among stakeholders.