RID - Resource Impact Dashboard
Advancing Transparent and Evidence-Based Resource Governance
WRFA is collaborating with ETH NADEL, to advance and scale up the
Resource Impact Dashboard (RID). The RID is a tool that enables stakeholders to monitor the effects of resource extraction on local development at the mine site level. By integrating the perspectives of both communities and companies, it provides a foundation for open dialogue and evidence-based policy-making.
This project is a key part of our ongoing efforts in responsible sourcing and mining, contributing to enhanced transparency and governance in natural resource extraction.
DURATION: 2024-2026
SCOPE: Global
FOCUS AREA: Resource Extraction
FUNDED BY: r4d programme, a joint initiative of the Swiss National Science Foundation and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
Bridging Information Gaps Between Communities, Governments and Companies
The distribution of costs and benefits from resource extraction is more often disputed than not. Information asymmetries and a lack of transparency can exacerbate tensions in producer areas and create conflict between citizens, government and companies. An evidence-based deliberation between companies, government bodies and the local population can promote more development-oriented and effective governance of resource extraction at the producer level. The RID supports the collection and visualisation of data across a broad range of development relevant data on a regular basis to monitor.
Recent Implementation at the Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana
In 2025, RID was implemented at a lithium mine in Ghana, in collaboration with ETH NADEL and the Africa Centre for Energy Policy. The platform monitors economic, social, environmental, and institutional impacts at the local level by bringing together household survey data, key operational indicators from the mining company, and official public data on health and education services – all integrated into one dynamic dashboard. Local enumerator teams are currently being trained, with a strong focus on gender-balanced representation and ethical data collection.
Apply the RID at Your Extractive Site
Interested in applying the RID to an extractive site? Reach out to the RID support team! Join us in enhancing impact measurement at the level of extraction, driving evidence-based policymaking and fostering dialogue on more equitable natural resource governance. The RID can be applied at any time along the life-cycle of an extractive site and by any stakeholder: local residents, civil society organisations, companies and/or governments. The methodology and survey tools are readily available and free to use.
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