I think they are very important.
Also, let me make clear that I'm arguing for the separation of tasks, right? I'm not arguing against some of the tangible development projects that are now being carried out. Indeed, I was referring to the initiatives being taken in Ghana as an example. For instance, WUSC is now working toward training people for community representatives and governance structures; that is exactly the sort of initiative that is necessary if we want to work towards more sustainable development as a spinoff of mining.
I'm not arguing against the type of activities being proposed there, but I'm arguing that it might be very sensible to not have this blurring of partnerships that occurs when the tasks of mining companies, NGOs, and government and CIDA are mixed together.
Indeed, I think what is happening in Ghana could be a very good example of an activity that could take us further into a proper way of organizing mining in a sustainable way by organizing civil society also in its capacity to negotiate.