{"id":19,"date":"2025-11-26T08:56:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T08:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edrcidp.com\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2026-03-18T13:14:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T13:14:23","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edrcidp.com\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"19\" class=\"elementor elementor-19\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51eaa70 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"51eaa70\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e7e79a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e7e79a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About Us\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0b7f58 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e0b7f58\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e6cf67 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e6cf67\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3712752 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3712752\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> The Eastern DRC Development Project (EDRCIDP)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ebfe4f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ebfe4f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39249c2 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39249c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Eastern DRC Investment Development Project (EDRCIDP) is a forward-thinking initiative dedicated to fostering sustainable, legitimate, and inclusive economic growth in the mineral-rich and agriculturally viable regions of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with a primary focus on North Kivu, including the strategic area around Butembo.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f4f5c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f4f5c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We work to legitimize and strengthen key sectors, mining, agriculture, oil, and gas by promoting responsible, transparent, and sustainable practices that benefit local people and the region.<\/p><p>At the heart of our mission is supporting communities: helping families access quality health services, building financial literacy skills, and empowering individuals to thrive economically and socially.<\/p><p>Together with local partners and communities, we are committed to creating lasting opportunities, fostering stability, and unlocking the immense potential of eastern DRC for generations to come.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2e3113 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f2e3113\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-662d1ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"662d1ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Join us Today<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3f68c5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"a3f68c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">50,000+ Artisanal Miners Under Registration <\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7d0560 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f7d0560\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e19620 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8e19620\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ddcefa elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_hover_text_reveal_content_box\" data-id=\"2ddcefa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_hover_text_reveal_content_box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- start Content Reveal on Hover -->\n<style>\/* widget: Content Reveal on Hover *\/\n\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_2ddcefa.uc_long_content_box {\n  overflow:hidden;\n  direction:ltr!important;\n}\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_2ddcefa.uc_long_content_box *{\n\tbox-sizing: border-box;\n}\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_2ddcefa svg{\n  width:1em;\n  height:1em;\n}\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_2ddcefa .uc_long_content_box_holder{\n\tposition: relative;\n    overflow:hidden;\n}\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_2ddcefa .uc_long_content_box_holder .uc_long_content_box_box{\n\tposition: relative;\n}\n\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_2ddcefa .uc_long_content_box_holder .uc_long_content_box_box .uc_image_box{\n\tposition: relative;\n\tbackground-size: cover !important;\n\tbackground-repeat: no-repeat !important;\n\twidth: 100%;\n    background-blend-mode:normal;\n}\n\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_2ddcefa .uc_long_content_box_holder .uc_long_content_box_box .uc_overlay{\n\tposition: absolute;\n\tleft: 0;\n\ttop: 0;\n    right:0;\n    bottom:0;\n\twidth: 100%;\n\theight: 100%;\n\tz-index: 2;\n  transition:1s;\n}\n\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_2ddcefa .uc_long_content_box_holder .uc_long_content_box_box .uc_box_content{\n\tleft: 0;\n    bottom: 0;\n    position: absolute;\n    margin: 0;\n    width: 100%;\n\tz-index: 3;\n\toverflow: hidden;\n\tdisplay: flex;\n    height: 100%;\n    flex-direction: column;\n}\n\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_2ddcefa .uc_long_content_box_holder .uc_long_content_box_box .uc_box_content .uc_title{\n  transition:0.5s;\t\n}\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_2ddcefa .uc_long_content_box_holder .uc_long_content_box_box .uc_box_content .uc_box_content_open{\n  transition:0.5s;\t\n}\n\n\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_2ddcefa .uc_long_content_box_holder .uc_long_content_box_box .uc_box_content {\n  transition:0.5s;\n  transform: translateY(10px);\n}\n\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_2ddcefa .uc_long_content_box_holder .uc_long_content_box_box .uc_box_content .uc_hidden_content{\n\toverflow: hidden;\n    transform: scaleY(0);\n    transform-origin: bottom;\n    transition:0.5s;\n    max-height: 0;\n\topacity: 0;\n}\n\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_2ddcefa .uc_long_content_box_holder:hover .uc_long_content_box_box .uc_box_content .uc_hidden_content,\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_2ddcefa .uc_long_content_box_holder.ue_debug_true .uc_long_content_box_box .uc_box_content .uc_hidden_content{\n    max-height: 100%;\n    transform: scaleY(1);\n    overflow: visible;\n\topacity: 1;\n}\n\n.uc_box_content .uc_description{\n\tcolor: #fff;\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"uc_long_content_box\" id=\"uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_2ddcefa\">\n  <div class=\"uc_long_content_box_holder \">\n    <div class=\"uc_long_content_box_box\">\n      <div class=\"uc_image_box\" style=\" background-image: url();\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"uc_overlay\" ><\/div>\n      <div class=\"uc_box_content\">\n        \n         <div class=\"uc_box_content_open\">\n                              <div  class=\"uc_title\">Our Mission<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n           \n\t\t <div class=\"uc_hidden_content\">\n\t       <div class=\"uc_description\">EDRCIDP aims to transform the challenges of eastern DRC, marked by informal mining practices, land disputes, and socio-economic vulnerabilities, into opportunities for peace, prosperity, and community empowerment. By promoting formalized, responsible resource management and diversified economic activities, we seek to reduce conflict risks, enhance governance, and deliver tangible benefits to local populations.<\/div>           <div class=\"ue_btn_container\">\n\t\t                             <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n      \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\n  <\/div>\n    \n  \t\t<\/div>\n<!-- end Content Reveal on Hover -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a908c1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0a908c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e4499e elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_hover_text_reveal_content_box\" data-id=\"8e4499e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_hover_text_reveal_content_box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- start Content Reveal on Hover -->\n<style>\/* widget: Content Reveal on Hover *\/\n\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_8e4499e.uc_long_content_box {\n  overflow:hidden;\n  direction:ltr!important;\n}\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_8e4499e.uc_long_content_box *{\n\tbox-sizing: border-box;\n}\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_8e4499e svg{\n  width:1em;\n  height:1em;\n}\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_8e4499e .uc_long_content_box_holder{\n\tposition: relative;\n    overflow:hidden;\n}\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_8e4499e .uc_long_content_box_holder .uc_long_content_box_box{\n\tposition: relative;\n}\n\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_8e4499e .uc_long_content_box_holder .uc_long_content_box_box .uc_image_box{\n\tposition: relative;\n\tbackground-size: cover !important;\n\tbackground-repeat: no-repeat !important;\n\twidth: 100%;\n    background-blend-mode:normal;\n}\n\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_8e4499e .uc_long_content_box_holder .uc_long_content_box_box .uc_overlay{\n\tposition: absolute;\n\tleft: 0;\n\ttop: 0;\n    right:0;\n    bottom:0;\n\twidth: 100%;\n\theight: 100%;\n\tz-index: 2;\n  transition:1s;\n}\n\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_8e4499e .uc_long_content_box_holder .uc_long_content_box_box .uc_box_content{\n\tleft: 0;\n    bottom: 0;\n    position: absolute;\n    margin: 0;\n    width: 100%;\n\tz-index: 3;\n\toverflow: hidden;\n\tdisplay: flex;\n    height: 100%;\n    flex-direction: column;\n}\n\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_8e4499e .uc_long_content_box_holder .uc_long_content_box_box .uc_box_content .uc_title{\n  transition:0.5s;\t\n}\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_8e4499e .uc_long_content_box_holder .uc_long_content_box_box .uc_box_content .uc_box_content_open{\n  transition:0.5s;\t\n}\n\n\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_8e4499e .uc_long_content_box_holder .uc_long_content_box_box .uc_box_content {\n  transition:0.5s;\n  transform: translateY(10px);\n}\n\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_8e4499e .uc_long_content_box_holder .uc_long_content_box_box .uc_box_content .uc_hidden_content{\n\toverflow: hidden;\n    transform: scaleY(0);\n    transform-origin: bottom;\n    transition:0.5s;\n    max-height: 0;\n\topacity: 0;\n}\n\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_8e4499e .uc_long_content_box_holder:hover .uc_long_content_box_box .uc_box_content .uc_hidden_content,\n#uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_8e4499e .uc_long_content_box_holder.ue_debug_true .uc_long_content_box_box .uc_box_content .uc_hidden_content{\n    max-height: 100%;\n    transform: scaleY(1);\n    overflow: visible;\n\topacity: 1;\n}\n\n.uc_box_content .uc_description{\n\tcolor: #fff;\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"uc_long_content_box\" id=\"uc_hover_text_reveal_content_box_elementor_8e4499e\">\n  <div class=\"uc_long_content_box_holder \">\n    <div class=\"uc_long_content_box_box\">\n      <div class=\"uc_image_box\" style=\" background-image: url();\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"uc_overlay\" ><\/div>\n      <div class=\"uc_box_content\">\n        \n         <div class=\"uc_box_content_open\">\n                              <div  class=\"uc_title\">Our Vision<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n           \n\t\t <div class=\"uc_hidden_content\">\n\t       <div class=\"uc_description\"><p>We envision a stable, prosperous eastern DRC where mining contributes to development rather than division, where traditional authorities and communities are true partners in progress, and where agriculture and diversified economies uplift every resident\u2014especially those historically marginalized. By bridging formal investment with grassroots realities, EDRCIDP strives to create lasting peace dividends through responsible growth and equitable resource management.<\/p><\/div>           <div class=\"ue_btn_container\">\n\t\t                             <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n      \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\n  <\/div>\n    \n  \t\t<\/div>\n<!-- end Content Reveal on Hover -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d48d20 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9d48d20\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68a88ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68a88ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Need help?\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e98bba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e98bba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn this section, you can address common questions efficiently.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d79f5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"0d79f5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-6a36ea2680b11\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-0d79f5d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-5956a546a36ea2680b11\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-5956a546a36ea2680b11\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-5956a546a36ea2680b11\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is EDRCIDP?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-down-arrow1\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.582 8.495c-0.578-0.613-1.544-0.635-2.153-0.059l-13.43 12.723-13.428-12.723c-0.61-0.578-1.574-0.553-2.153 0.059-0.579 0.611-0.553 1.576 0.058 2.155l14.477 13.715c0.293 0.277 0.67 0.418 1.047 0.418s0.756-0.14 1.048-0.418l14.477-13.715c0.611-0.579 0.637-1.544 0.058-2.155z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-up-arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M26.915 10.844c0.451 0.451 0.451 1.162 0 1.613-0.436 0.436-1.162 0.436-1.597 0l-8.18-8.18v26.995c0 0.629-0.5 1.129-1.129 1.129s-1.146-0.5-1.146-1.129v-26.996l-8.164 8.18c-0.451 0.436-1.178 0.436-1.613 0-0.451-0.451-0.451-1.162 0-1.613l10.117-10.117c0.436-0.436 1.162-0.436 1.597 0l10.116 10.118z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-5956a546a36ea2680b11\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-0d79f5d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a36ea2680b11\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>EDRCIDP (Eastern DRC Investment Development Project) promotes responsible Mining in Eastern DRC. It is a newly launched entity dedicated to transforming the eastern DRC's mining and agricultural sectors. It works to formalize artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), ensure conflict-free and traceable mineral supply chains, register miners for legal protection and benefits, promote sustainable agriculture as a complementary livelihood, and build investor confidence in the region through governance reforms and transparency.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-0d79f5d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-aec4e736a36ea2680b11\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-aec4e736a36ea2680b11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-aec4e736a36ea2680b11\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What are the main objective of EDRCIDP?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-down-arrow1\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.582 8.495c-0.578-0.613-1.544-0.635-2.153-0.059l-13.43 12.723-13.428-12.723c-0.61-0.578-1.574-0.553-2.153 0.059-0.579 0.611-0.553 1.576 0.058 2.155l14.477 13.715c0.293 0.277 0.67 0.418 1.047 0.418s0.756-0.14 1.048-0.418l14.477-13.715c0.611-0.579 0.637-1.544 0.058-2.155z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-up-arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M26.915 10.844c0.451 0.451 0.451 1.162 0 1.613-0.436 0.436-1.162 0.436-1.597 0l-8.18-8.18v26.995c0 0.629-0.5 1.129-1.129 1.129s-1.146-0.5-1.146-1.129v-26.996l-8.164 8.18c-0.451 0.436-1.178 0.436-1.613 0-0.451-0.451-0.451-1.162 0-1.613l10.117-10.117c0.436-0.436 1.162-0.436 1.597 0l10.116 10.118z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-aec4e736a36ea2680b11\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-0d79f5d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a36ea2680b11\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            The project aims to: reduce illegal mining and conflict financing; improve livelihoods and safety for artisanal miners; implement full traceability from mine to market; register and organize miners into cooperatives; integrate agriculture to diversify incomes; and establish a stable framework that attracts responsible investors while complying with international standards (e.g., OECD Due Diligence Guidance and EU regulations).                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-0d79f5d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-93b79846a36ea2680b11\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-93b79846a36ea2680b11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-93b79846a36ea2680b11\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How does EDRCIDP ensure traceability?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-down-arrow1\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.582 8.495c-0.578-0.613-1.544-0.635-2.153-0.059l-13.43 12.723-13.428-12.723c-0.61-0.578-1.574-0.553-2.153 0.059-0.579 0.611-0.553 1.576 0.058 2.155l14.477 13.715c0.293 0.277 0.67 0.418 1.047 0.418s0.756-0.14 1.048-0.418l14.477-13.715c0.611-0.579 0.637-1.544 0.058-2.155z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-up-arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M26.915 10.844c0.451 0.451 0.451 1.162 0 1.613-0.436 0.436-1.162 0.436-1.597 0l-8.18-8.18v26.995c0 0.629-0.5 1.129-1.129 1.129s-1.146-0.5-1.146-1.129v-26.996l-8.164 8.18c-0.451 0.436-1.178 0.436-1.613 0-0.451-0.451-0.451-1.162 0-1.613l10.117-10.117c0.436-0.436 1.162-0.436 1.597 0l10.116 10.118z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-93b79846a36ea2680b11\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-0d79f5d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a36ea2680b11\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            \nEDRCIDP deploys digital and on-site traceability systems, including tagging at mine sites, chain-of-custody documentation, blockchain-inspired tracking, and third-party audits. Minerals are monitored from extraction through trading, processing, and export to verify they are responsibly sourced and conflict-free. This builds trust for global buyers and helps prevent smuggling.                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-0d79f5d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-7ed02b86a36ea2680b11\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-7ed02b86a36ea2680b11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-7ed02b86a36ea2680b11\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is the process of registering artisanal miners under EDRCIDP?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-down-arrow1\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.582 8.495c-0.578-0.613-1.544-0.635-2.153-0.059l-13.43 12.723-13.428-12.723c-0.61-0.578-1.574-0.553-2.153 0.059-0.579 0.611-0.553 1.576 0.058 2.155l14.477 13.715c0.293 0.277 0.67 0.418 1.047 0.418s0.756-0.14 1.048-0.418l14.477-13.715c0.611-0.579 0.637-1.544 0.058-2.155z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-up-arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M26.915 10.844c0.451 0.451 0.451 1.162 0 1.613-0.436 0.436-1.162 0.436-1.597 0l-8.18-8.18v26.995c0 0.629-0.5 1.129-1.129 1.129s-1.146-0.5-1.146-1.129v-26.996l-8.164 8.18c-0.451 0.436-1.178 0.436-1.613 0-0.451-0.451-0.451-1.162 0-1.613l10.117-10.117c0.436-0.436 1.162-0.436 1.597 0l10.116 10.118z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-7ed02b86a36ea2680b11\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-0d79f5d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a36ea2680b11\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            \nMiners and cooperatives can register through local EDRCIDP centers or partner cooperatives. The process involves providing identification, mine site details, and training on safety and compliance. Registered miners receive ID cards, access to health services, fair pricing support, financial tools, and inclusion in traceable supply chains. This formal status reduces exploitation and enables better government oversight                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-0d79f5d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-8b2d8266a36ea2680b11\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-8b2d8266a36ea2680b11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-8b2d8266a36ea2680b11\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Which key minerals are covered by EDRCIDP?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-down-arrow1\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.582 8.495c-0.578-0.613-1.544-0.635-2.153-0.059l-13.43 12.723-13.428-12.723c-0.61-0.578-1.574-0.553-2.153 0.059-0.579 0.611-0.553 1.576 0.058 2.155l14.477 13.715c0.293 0.277 0.67 0.418 1.047 0.418s0.756-0.14 1.048-0.418l14.477-13.715c0.611-0.579 0.637-1.544 0.058-2.155z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-up-arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M26.915 10.844c0.451 0.451 0.451 1.162 0 1.613-0.436 0.436-1.162 0.436-1.597 0l-8.18-8.18v26.995c0 0.629-0.5 1.129-1.129 1.129s-1.146-0.5-1.146-1.129v-26.996l-8.164 8.18c-0.451 0.436-1.178 0.436-1.613 0-0.451-0.451-0.451-1.162 0-1.613l10.117-10.117c0.436-0.436 1.162-0.436 1.597 0l10.116 10.118z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-8b2d8266a36ea2680b11\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-0d79f5d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a36ea2680b11\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            \nEDRCIDP primarily focuses on the \"3TG\" conflict minerals and gold prevalent in eastern DRC:  \n\n   - Gold (artisanal and high-value)  \n\n   - Tin (from cassiterite)  \n\n   - Tantalum (from coltan\/columbite-tantalite)  \n\n   - Tungsten (from wolframite)  \n\n   It may expand to other minerals as programs scale.                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-5-0d79f5d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-6fcf1e36a36ea2680b11\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-6fcf1e36a36ea2680b11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-6fcf1e36a36ea2680b11\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How does EDRCIDP create a foundation for investors in eastern DRC?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-down-arrow1\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.582 8.495c-0.578-0.613-1.544-0.635-2.153-0.059l-13.43 12.723-13.428-12.723c-0.61-0.578-1.574-0.553-2.153 0.059-0.579 0.611-0.553 1.576 0.058 2.155l14.477 13.715c0.293 0.277 0.67 0.418 1.047 0.418s0.756-0.14 1.048-0.418l14.477-13.715c0.611-0.579 0.637-1.544 0.058-2.155z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-up-arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M26.915 10.844c0.451 0.451 0.451 1.162 0 1.613-0.436 0.436-1.162 0.436-1.597 0l-8.18-8.18v26.995c0 0.629-0.5 1.129-1.129 1.129s-1.146-0.5-1.146-1.129v-26.996l-8.164 8.18c-0.451 0.436-1.178 0.436-1.613 0-0.451-0.451-0.451-1.162 0-1.613l10.117-10.117c0.436-0.436 1.162-0.436 1.597 0l10.116 10.118z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-6fcf1e36a36ea2680b11\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-5-0d79f5d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a36ea2680b11\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            \nBy establishing traceable, legal, and compliant supply chains, EDRCIDP lowers risks (reputational, legal, and security) for investors. It provides transparent data on mine sites, registered operators, and governance improvements. This encourages ethical sourcing partnerships, joint ventures, and foreign direct investment in industrial mining, processing, and infrastructure.                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef2f299 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ef2f299\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ad44d7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ad44d7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-839018a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"839018a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21dc29b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21dc29b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Strategy\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ece77e9 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ece77e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mt-4 text-[16px] text-dark-gray first:mt-0\">EDRCIDP&#8217;s leadership team recognises that implementing good governance, regulatory requirements, and standards of practice drives the development of solid institutions, communities, and countries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d7122a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d7122a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mt-4 text-[16px] text-medium-gray first:mt-0\">They are committed to implementing and continuously improving strong\u00a0 principles, which are crucial for safeguarding the organisation&#8217;s long-term success.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3b6796 elementor-align-left elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c3b6796\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/edrcidp.com\/index.php\/about-us\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Find out more<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ce410c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ce410c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Us The Eastern DRC Development Project (EDRCIDP) The Eastern DRC Investment Development Project (EDRCIDP) is a forward-thinking initiative dedicated to fostering sustainable, legitimate, and inclusive economic growth in the mineral-rich and agriculturally viable regions of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with a primary focus on North Kivu, including the strategic area around [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"postBodyCss":"","postBodyMargin":[],"postBodyPadding":[],"postBodyBackground":{"backgroundType":"classic","gradient":""},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-19","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edrcidp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edrcidp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edrcidp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edrcidp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edrcidp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19"}],"version-history":[{"count":67,"href":"https:\/\/edrcidp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":947,"href":"https:\/\/edrcidp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19\/revisions\/947"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edrcidp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}