3: Risk Primary Existing Controls Risk rating with existing controls in Is risk rating acceptable (without measures)? Y/N Further Possible Risk Mitigation Measures Responsibility for Mitigation Measures Implementation Date for Mitigation Measures Residual Risk (after Mitigation) Consequence Likelihood Risk Rating Consequence Likelihood Risk Rating Risk Category: Results The social and political environment for the extractives industry deteriorates. AMEP is designed to be flexible and to adjust the level of its ambitions to the context. If significant reform to the investment environment is impossible, AMEP will continue to maintain relationships and look for openings for modest change Major Possible High No Review environment at mid-term review and adjust objectives DFAT, AMEP, Advisory Committee the MTR, or as needed. Moderate Possible High Risk Category: Implementation A high proportion of activities supported by AMEP fails to achieve outcomes Careful discussion of partner needs and assessment of likely sustainability. Balanced portfolio that allows some activities to fail while maintaining a performing set of activities overall. Moderate Unlikely Low Yes Moderate Unlikely Low
AMEP to communicate to current partners that the focus of AMEP has changed and broadened Early communication strategy stressing opportunities for all stakeholders to work with AMEP Moderate Possible High No Escalate to Embassy DFAT When required Moderate Unlikely Moderate AMEP supports organisations who cannot deliver on their commitments, do not share AMEP’s agenda, or use the platforms provided by AMEP to polarise discussion. Work with known partners; promote collaborative working around accepted objectives. Moderate Possible Moderate Yes Moderate Possible Moderate Widespread perception that a focus on investment is inappropriately driven by Australian commercial interests Stress continued independence of AMEP and objectives of new program Moderate Possible High No Keep communications strategy under review DFAT, AMEP Annually Minor Possible Moderate Major disagreement with significant partner Balanced set of partners, investment in relationships Minor Possible Moderate Yes Minor Possible Moderate AMEP supports change in environmental regulation, or opening of investment Promote consensus around international best practice in environmental Major Possible High No Ensure AMEP has access to high quality technical advice when supporting change to DFAT Major Unlikely Moderate
opportunity that leads to environmental degradation or to public controversy management. Ensure changes are made within Mongolian policy and practice and led by appropriate authorities. regulation with environmental implications Notes: #1: RED fill indicates High risk that is not reduced after mitigation steps. #2: YELLOW fill indicates Moderate risk that is not reduced after mitigation steps.
Technology for Development document (IDS and Caribou Digital 2018: 45-6). The platform needs to be started, designed and facilitated by innovative and credible Mongolians in partnership with innovative Australian service providers, guided by DFAT’s Innovation Xchange. In Australia DFAT Innovation Exchange Program staff DFAT Cyber Engagement Ambassador staff DFAT Mongolia Bilateral Program IM4DC Alumni Coordinator In Mongolia The people listed below could form a dynamic think tank to kick start the detailed design scoping process. Key foundation national stakeholders Name Organisation Engagement Dr ENKHZAYA Chluunbaatar Institute for Resources & Technology Design team member for AMEP 1, input to AMEP 2 design Dr BYAMBAJAV Dalaibuyan Honorary Research Fellow CSRM, UQ; post-doctoral fellow Tohoku University IM4DC researcher, author UNDP Responsible Mining Training Course Mr DORJDARI Namkhaijantsan Mongolia Manager, Natural Resource Governance Institute Advisory panel for South Gobi Baseline study, input to AMEP 1 and 2 design Dr TUVSHINTUGS Batdelger Director, Economic Research Institute, National University of Mongolia Economic impact assessor for mining projects, input to AMEP2 design