MM Sessional Paper No 7 of 2016 Mining and Minerals Policy

The Government recognizes that the mining sector has potential to contribute significantly to the country’s economic development. Currently, the sector contributes 0.8 percent to gross domestic product (GDP) per annum. The contribution to GDP is expected to increase to three (3) percent by 2017 and ten (10) percent by 2030 according to the Medium Term…