The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has commended the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) for its progress in formalising artisanal gold trading. Speaking at the African Minerals Policy Forum during Mining in Motion 2026, Karim Dahou, Deputy Director of the OECD’s Global Relations and Cooperation Directorate, stated: “We welcome the progress made by GoldBod in channeling artisanal gold through formal, regulated channels.” He highlighted gold’s importance to Ghana’s economy and its potential to support investment in other critical minerals. Karim Dahou further reaffirmed the OECD’s readiness to support Ghana in strengthening gold sector governance, noting that Ghana’s experience could contribute to global efforts to build transparent, competitive and inclusive mineral supply chains. #GoldBod #MiningInMotion2026 #OECD